Training Specialist

If you’re the kind of person who loves helping others grow, thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, and takes pride in turning knowledge into confidence—this role is for you.

As a Training Specialist, you’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience from day one. You won’t just train new hires—you’ll mentor, coach, and elevate an entire team. From onboarding and product education to ongoing development and performance support, you’ll be the go-to resource that ensures every team member feels prepared, supported, and empowered to succeed.

This is a hands-on, people-focused position for someone who is organized, proactive, and passionate about developing others. If you enjoy leading by example, creating engaging training experiences, and making a real impact on team performance and culture, we’d love to have you on board.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Training Specialist
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO Category: Employee
Reports to: HR Manager / Store Manager

Job Summary
The Training Specialist is a Budtender that provides on-the-job training to newly hired employees as well as enhanced education to current employees to keep everyone up-to-date on internal policy and applicable procedures to meet job requirements. They work closely with the HR Manager and Store Manager to execute on objectives related to employee development, including orientation training, performance improvement training, and RVT administration.

Essential Functions

1. Complete action items from the Onboarding Dashboard for any incoming employees
(Orientation-training, RVT, Leafly)

2. Perform previously scheduled training with new or existing staff; maintain the training log accordingly

3. Maintain up-to-date individual CCC Training Logs and Training Agendas for all staff
4. Work from the training plan to schedule applicable training hours for staff 2 weeks in advance (limit OT)(get approved by manager)
5. Compile and distribute weekly quiz content through google forms and gmail, regarding products, policies, and procedures
6. Follow up with staff on any wrong answers from the weekly quiz or missed deadlines
7. Report to HR Manager and Store Manager on training progress and any additional needs
8. Review any Retail Personnel Assessments and follow up with staff for scheduled training as needed
9. Audit CCC Training Logs and Training Agendas for all staff

Essential Skills and Strengths
Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong teamwork skills and positive relations skills to be successful. Self-motivated and has the ability to work independently and make decisions. Utilizes time effectively to complete unfinished tasks within the organization. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented. Pleasant, professional, and

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• WIlling to comply to a CORI Background check per state expectation for the position

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cannabis Sales: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20