Personal Care Specialist (Part Time)

RISE Personal Care Specialists engage in one-on-one interactions with patients and/or customers from the time they enter the retail area until they check out and exit the store. The ideal candidate should be friendly and upbeat, much like a barista in a favorite coffee shop. Personal Care Specialists connect each unique patient and/or customer with the right product and method of consumption for their needs, and are masters of the menu.

Responsibilities

Engage with and assist patients and/or customers in a customer-facing, intimate retail environment; Play an active part in patients' and/or customers' education on products, methods of consumption, and safety; Recommend a safe and effective regimen suited to each patient and/or customer's needs; Remain up to date on product knowledge; Promote a positive, communicative, patient and/or customer-oriented work environment; Assist in verifying order deliveries for accuracy; Support the management team to ensure store operations run smoothly and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations; Ensure local and state cannabis regulations are properly enforced and upheld; Ensure sales floor is properly stocked and store presence is well maintained and compliant; Maintain hard copy files as required; Follow security measures and safety compliance procedures; Complete duties at assigned workstations during scheduled shifts, including Front of House (Check In, Sales Floor, POS, Curbside, Roll Thru), Back of House (Fulfillment, Receiving, Replenishment, Inventory Counts), and Maintenance (uphold cleanliness, safety, and presentation standards); Other duties as assigned

Requirements

At least one year of customer service experience; Preference for specialty, customer-facing retail experience; Meet scheduling and availability requirements, including varying shifts such as mornings, days, nights, and weekends; Reliable, responsible, and dependable attendance; Must be 21 years or older; Must pass all required background checks, including state-specific cannabis employment requirements; Possess valid driver's license or state ID; Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the cannabis industry; Ability to perform tasks for prolonged periods (up to the duration of a scheduled shift); Ability to move inventory and materials weighing up to 30 pounds independently; Consistent demonstration of excellent customer service skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees; Ability to listen well and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; Previous experience with POS systems; Understanding of applicable cannabis laws and regulations, safety regulations, local municipal codes, and standard operating procedures; Ability to follow instructions and incorporate constructive criticism from managers; High level of professionalism and integrity, including handling confidential information and complying with HIPAA requirements; Ability to work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions; Exposure to cannabis and/or allergens may be present

Nice to have

Specialty, customer-facing retail experience; Previous cannabis knowledge; Desire to continuously learn about cannabis, cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system, GTI products, and cannabis therapies