Budtender - Retail Associate

Company: East Coast Cannabis
Location: Eliot
Posted on: February 25, 2026

Job Description:

At East Coast Cannabis, our Retail Associates, better known as Cannasseurs, are the heart of the dispensary experience. They create welcoming, educational, and memorable interactions for every customer who walks through our doors. If you're passionate about cannabis, love connecting with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As a Cannasseur, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional service while upholding the standards that make ECC a trusted name in the industry. Provide outstanding customer service and guide guests through product selection with warmth, professionalism, and integrity. Verify customer eligibility in accordance with state regulations and ECC compliance standards. Accurately build orders, process transactions, and navigate our POS system with attention to detail. Develop and maintain strong knowledge of ECC products, strains, and effects, confidently sharing information and recommendations. Support daily retail operations including phone inquiries, inventory counts, restocking, merchandising, and maintaining store presentation. Assist with menu updates, product displays, and in-store educational materials. Follow all security protocols and compliance procedures at all times. Contribute to a clean, organized, and welcoming environment, including daily cleaning and maintenance tasks. Collaborate with Retail Leadership to achieve sales goals and support brand initiatives. What You Bring Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with customers in a friendly, informative, and professional way. Excellent attention to detail, especially with compliance and inventory accuracy. Ability to multitask efficiently in a high-energy environment Personal familiarity with cannabis and a genuine interest in continuing to learn. A team-oriented, outgoing, and customer-first mindset. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Comfort working in close proximity to teammates with respect and awareness. Schedule & Availability Our dispensary is open 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, seven days a week. This role requires a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weekend availability is essential. Salary $18 USD per hour Required Skills Desired Skills Analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures Proven expertise and experience to accurately manage a register Experience training new hires in a previous job Experience as a “key holder” in a retail environment Knowledge of the state's cannabis regulations 5 years in retail About East Coast Cannabis East Coast Cannabis boasts two large state-of-the-art cultivation facilities where we nourish and craft the best cannabis cultivars. Our state-licensed kitchens use these cultivars to produce precise, consistent, and replicable cannabis-infused edible experiences to support an active or relaxed cannabis lifestyle. With infrastructure designed by cutting-edge engineers, our laboratory curates terpene-rich extracts for a variety of applications and consumer preferences. In our retail stores, you can find the latest cannabis accessory products, durable high-quality active apparel, and authentically Maine gear. Every East Coast Cannabis team member is experienced, skilled, and participates in ongoing training to maintain the most current methodologies and practical concepts in our industry. Benefits Employee discount Paid time off Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Best in class industry experience Startup atmosphere with internal growth potential Equal opportunity employer East Coast Cannabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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