What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budtender — New Mill Cannabis (Bethel, ME) position at New Mill Cannabis?
Budtender — New Mill Cannabis (Bethel, ME)
New Mill Cannabis is Western Maine's dedicated medical cannabis dispensary, cultivating and hand-crafting our own products onsite in Bethel. We're looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate budtender to join our small team and help patients find the right products for their needs.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist MMMP patients in selecting flower, edibles, concentrates, and other products based on their needs, tolerance, and desired effects
- Educate patients on potency, dosing, strain effects, and consumption methods (especially important for edibles and first-time patients)
- Process sales accurately through Dutchie POS
- Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with physical counts
- Verify patient MMMP certification and ID at point of sale per OCP regulations
- Keep the sales floor, displays, and product signage clean, organized, and current
- Stay current on Maine OCP compliance requirements and METRC tracking as they relate to retail sales
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 (per Maine MMMP/OCP requirements)
- Must pass a background check per Maine cannabis licensing regulations
- Prior dispensary, retail, or customer service experience preferred
- Working knowledge of cannabis strains, consumption methods, and dosing — or strong willingness to learn
- Comfortable using POS systems (Dutchie experience a plus)
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work weekends/holidays as needed
- Compassionate, patient-focused communication style — especially with medical patients managing chronic conditions
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Employee discount on New Mill products
- Small, tight-knit team environment
- Opportunity to grow with a vertically integrated operation
Work Location: In person