Sales Associate Part-Time (Budtender) Elevated Roots - 1.6 Abington, MA Job Details Part-time $16 - $19 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Retail sales transactions Retail customer service procedures Customer communication Labeling Cash register operations Retail math POS systems Consultative selling Age verification regulations Full Job Description Overview Join Elevated Roots — a locally owned Massachusetts cannabis company with dispensaries in Halifax and Kingston and Abington — and help deliver an Elevated Experience to every customer. Working here means being part of a small, growth-driven team that values education, authenticity, and supporting your development. As a part-time Sales Associate (Budtender) you'll be the primary face of the store: greeting customers, educating them on our in-house cultivated product line, guiding product selection based on needs and desired effects, maintaining compliant and accurate sales transactions, and supporting store merchandising and inventory. This role is ideal for someone who loves people, cares deeply about product quality and safety, and wants to grow their cannabis knowledge in a supportive environment.

Pay range:

$16 to $19 per hour Required skills Must be 21 years of age or older Legally eligible to work in Massachusetts and able to comply with state cannabis employment requirements Excellent customer service and communication skills; comfortable conducting consultative conversations about product options and effects Basic math and cash-handling experience; comfortable using POS systems Reliable punctuality and the ability to maintain professional presentation and a welcoming presence Ability to follow all local and state cannabis regulations, including ID verification and transaction limits Open availability for part-time shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30-50 lbs (depending on store needs) Attention to detail for order accuracy, product labeling, and inventory tasks Desired skills Previous retail or dispensary/budtender experience in the cannabis industry Familiarity with Massachusetts seed-to-sale systems (e.g., Metrc) or retail inventory platforms Strong product knowledge of flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals — or demonstrated willingness to learn quickly Retail merchandising and basic inventory management experience Certification or coursework in cannabis education, safety, or responsible sales Bilingual abilities to better serve the local community Comfort with upselling and achieving sales goals in a customer-first manner Interest in long-term growth within Elevated Roots and willingness to cross-train on additional retail or operational responsibilities Preferred seniority

Overall:

Entry level (less than 2 years) Cannabis industry: None or higher Related job titles cannabis, dispensary agent, cannabis retail, budtender, dispensary associate, dispensary retail, dispensary advisor, patient care advisor, wellness associate