Wellness Associate - Part Time

Founded in San Francisco in 2011,
The Apothecarium began as a patient-focused medical dispensary and has grown into a trusted, award-winning cannabis retail brand with locations across California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey.

We’re known for our modern, welcoming spaces, emphasis on education, and unmatched customer service. Whether you're new to cannabis or a seasoned consumer, our highly trained cannabis associates are here to provide personalized, one-on-one consultations to help you find the products that best meet your needs.

We don’t just sell cannabis — we create experiences that promote wellness, build trust, and enrich lives. Come see why so many patients and customers choose The Apothecarium as their go-to destination for cannabis.

Our next part time Wellness Associate will provide compassionate, friendly, and professional customer services to our patients. Wellness Associates assist our patients, caregivers and customers with cannabis recommendations through the process of product selection, affects, potency, dosing, methods of consumption, and administration.

This position will be on-site in our Burtonsville, MD. Our hours of operation are 9am - 9pm 7 days/week
. This role will require availability during nights, weekends
, and some holidays.

Pay
: $16/hr w/ additional tips not included in base pay listed.

• Assist patients, caregivers and customers with cannabis recommendations through the process of product selection, affects, potency, dosing, methods of consumption, and administration.
• Management of patient records through the systems.
• Maintain thorough product knowledge and answer concerns and/or questions promptly and efficiently, referring to a dispensary healthcare practitioner or management team when appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of state regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service practices to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer/patient experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and ensure patient/customer confidentiality and security.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with patients, caregivers and customers by anticipating needs.
• Follow established policies and procedures for customer service, staff management, patient and visitor management, inventory management, cash handling, state compliance, and safety and security guidelines.
• Complete the required state mandated training program.
• Any other tasks assigned by Management.

• Must meet age requirements by state as determined by the Department of Health or State Regulatory Commission
• At least one (1) year of customer service, retail, or related experience preferred
• Cannabis experience a plus
• Must be flexible regarding work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work well within a team environment

• Stand constantly
• Walk frequently
• Reach and twist/turn with hands and arms
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

At Terr Ascend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Terr Ascend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Terr Ascend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information,…