Budtender – Boothbay, ME (Full Time)

Share your passion, guide people with confidence, and create a welcoming, fun experience every day!

Nights and weekends are required, with an average of 35-40 hours per week.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You don’t need to know everything about cannabis on day one – but you should be excited to learn. You’re curious, approachable, enjoy connecting with people, bring positive energy, and aren’t afraid to jump in wherever the team needs you.

Retail or cannabis experience is a plus, but passion curiosity, and a great attitude go a long way.

What You’ll Do

Make every visit memorable — Create a welcoming, judgment-free experience where customers feel comfortable asking questions and exploring
Know your cannabis — Help customers navigate strains, cannabinoids, products, and consumption methods with confidence
Stay curious — Keep up with new products, cannabis trends, and Maine’s evolving adult-use cannabis landscape
Be a responsible cannabis guide — Follow all age-verification, compliance, product-handling, and store requirements
Get the details right — Accurately process POS transactions, handle cash, and keep every purchase smooth and compliant
Keep the vibe right — Help maintain a clean, organized, inviting dispensary environment
Keep product flowing — Assist with inventory, labeling, stocking, organization, and day-to-day operations
Bring the good energy — Be a positive, dependable teammate who helps create a fun and inclusive culture

Who You Are

Curious and approachable - Passionate about cannabis and comfortable connecting with a diverse range of customers
21+ and ready to work in cannabis — Must be at least 21 years old, as required by Maine law
Reliable and flexible - Available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather
Ready to stay active — Comfortable standing and moving throughout 8–10+ hour shifts and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment — Able to stay focused, organized, and positive while handling repetitive tasks and a busy retail floor.
Ready to get your IIC — Able to obtain an Individual Identification Card (IIC) through the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy. HIGHLY reimburses the IIC fee after 60 days of employment. Learn more by visiting the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy website.

Why Work at HIGHLY?

Competitive pay starting at $16/hour
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous employee discounts
Paid time off and bonus incentives
MERIT retirement plan
Keep learning and growing – build your cannabis knowledge, increase your product expertise, and pursue opportunities for advancement

About HIGHLY

HIGHLY provides a curated selection of premium cannabis products, supported by knowledgeable and approachable team in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Founded in Boothbay in 2017, HIGHLY has grown to include a state-of-the-art cultivation and production facility, and eight adult-use retail locations across Maine: Boothbay, South Portland, Brunswick, Auburn, Woolwich, Lewiston, Eliot and our newest location in Portland.

Come grow with us.

Learn more at gethighly.com.

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Experience:

Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Cash handling: 1 year (Preferred)
POS: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Boothbay, ME 04537 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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