We are seeking a versatile and enthusiastic Cannabis Dispensary Associate to join our team. In this dual-role position, you will work both in the Front-of-House (FOH) and Back-of-House (BOH) to ensure a seamless customer experience and efficient store operations. You may also be asked to help with delivering orders to customers. You will play a key role in providing exceptional customer service, sharing product knowledge, maintaining inventory accuracy, and upholding compliance standards in a fast-paced environment. This is a part-time retail position that requires working nights and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Front-of-House (FOH):
Greet customers and check IDs to verify legal purchasing age.
Provide personalized product recommendations based on customer preferences and needs.
Educate customers about cannabis products, including strains, effects, consumption methods, and safety.
Upsell and cross-sell products to enhance customer satisfaction and increase sales.
Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system to process transactions efficiently and accurately.
Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting retail space.
Back-of-House (BOH):
Receive, unpack, and label incoming inventory, ensuring all products meet compliance requirements.
Track and manage inventory levels using dispensary management software.
Assist with product packaging, pre-rolling, or preparing orders as needed.
Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Ensure the storage area is clean, secure, and compliant with all regulations.
Dispose of waste materials properly in adherence to state and local cannabis regulations.
Delivery:
Delivery of orders in a safe and timely manner, adherent to New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) guidelines
Provide top-notch customer service to ANJA’s customers along the delivery route
Ensure each delivery includes name & age verification, customer signatures, and accurate delivery notes using ANJA’s technology platforms of choice
Tight adherence to delivery route using ANJA’s technology platform of choice
Verification of order accuracy before end-point delivery to customer
Safe driving at all times
Ability to respond and report incidents, if any, quickly and accurately
Qualifications
Must be 21 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Customer-focused with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
Team-oriented and flexible, with a willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
Passionate about cannabis and committed to educating others responsibly.
Prior experience in retail, customer service, or cannabis is preferred.
Familiarity with cannabis products, strains, and consumption methods is a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in inventory and transactions.
Must pass a background check as required by state and local regulations.
Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 30 pounds for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a retail and warehouse environment.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed during peak business periods.
Clean driving history within the past 36 months
No DWI/DUI in the past 5 years
Valid driver’s license (must maintain on person at all times)
This job operates in a professional retail store environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers
Additional Details
Why Join Us?
Competitive pay and employee discounts.
Join a supportive team that values education, responsibility, and community.
Opportunity to move to a full-time role in the future, as well as growth and advancement in the cannabis industry.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen. This employee is frequently required to stand or sit for long periods, walk constantly, use hands or feet, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to assist with lifting and/or moving products up to 30 pounds. You may be required to work outdoors and/or during inclement weather.
Hiring Policies
ANJA encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. This is a union-represented role.
ANJA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
About ANJA
ANJA is a licensed recreational Cannabis dispensary in Highland Park, NJ. We are an NJ-certified MBE (Minority-owned Business Enterprise) with a focus on education and curating positive cannabis experiences for Highland Park and the NJ community. Given the long and painful history associated with cannabis in the United States, especially among minorities and people of color, ANJA recognizes the necessity of community values and social justice. In addition to providing amazing service, curated products, and attention to every detail, our goal is to connect with the local community to ensure that ANJA is adding value and going about things the right way. We want to focus on education (risks for minors, benefits and de-stigmatization for adults, including alleviating concerns from parents, teachers, and religious communities) and also social justice (working with current and formerly incarcerated non-violent marijuana offenders to create jobs for them and help with reintroduction back into society).
