Dispensary Sales Associate; Budtender

Dispensary Sales Associate (Budtender)

The Garden Dispensary |

Full-Time | Evenings,

Weekends, Holidays

The Dispensary Sales Associate (Budtender) is a licensed Dispensary Employee in the state of Ohio who provides professional, compassionate, and educational assistance to medical and adult-use customers. This role focuses on exceptional customer service while maintaining compliance with all Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) regulations.

• Welcome and assist customers upon arrival.
• Verify  patient registry status.
• Educate customers on strains, cannabinoids, and product types.
• Guide customers to select appropriate products.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Maintain accurate sales and dispensing records.
• Follow all DCC regulations and OAC 3796 standards.
• Dispense cannabis using MMCP and POS software.
• Report suspicious activity immediately.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, and stocking inventory.
• Perform opening/closing duties and compliance reports.
• Attend training sessions and maintain product knowledge.
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and punctuality.

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Hold or obtain a Dispensary Employee License (DCC).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Retail or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass BCI/FBI background checks.
• Basic math, computer, and cash handling skills.

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to operate registers and label products.
• Flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must complete DCC-compliant onboarding before floor duties.

At The Garden
, we value our team as much as our guests. You'll gain hands-on cannabis education, customer engagement experience, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive and compliant retail environment.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous security, law enforcement, military, or asset protection experience preferred.
• Ability to pass background screening in accordance with Ohio cannabis regulations.
• Valid driver's license (if required for armored escort or site patrol duties).
• Strong observation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to stand for extended periods (8-10 hours).
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

• Professionalism under pressure
• Situational awareness
• Integrity & discretion
• Clear chain-of-command communication
• Regulatory compliance mindset
• Customer service orientation

King City Gardens offers competitive health insurance to employees along with employee discounts at its dispensaries.