Cannabis jobs at The Cowlitz Indian Tribe

Assistant Manager-Inventory

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Assistant Manager-Inventory
Schedule: Store hours are 11am-12am, 7 days a week.
Location: Ridgefield, WA
Classification: Non-exempt
Opening Date: July 27, 2022
Salary Range: $24.89 – $32.36 per hour DOE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of the General Manager, the Assistant Manager-Inventory is responsible for ensuring effective operations of the dispensary by overseeing and directing day-to-day operations. Assistant Manager specializes in implementing and maintaining effective inventory management and maintaining a thorough understanding of the Dispensary’s compliance policies, intake process, and retail procedures. Trains employees on inventory processes and policies and supports and covers retail sales as needed. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Q’anápsu Cannabis Dispensary.

***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume***

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works with cross-divisional teams to help build consensus on strategic objectives, goals, and operational plans


• Supports General Manager in implementing store programs by working directly with the store’s team to execute action plans that meet operational and organizational objective


• Fosters a work environment that is cohesive and represents the mission, values and brand guidelines.


• Promotes a culture of teamwork, provides clear direction, and establishes candid priorities.


• Maintains a flexible and open schedule in order to be available to meet the demands of the store; supports staff by covering lunches, breaks, and absences.


• Cultivates a team environment to ensure exceptional customer service.


• Trains team in developing product and business knowledge, including how to educate customers on different types of cannabis-related products, effects, and safe usage, and determining suitable cannabis products based on the customers’ needs, preferences, budget, and personal reactions to different strains of cannabis; ensures product knowledge data is accurate and current.


• Presents recommendations to General Manager on how to improve business performance.


• Ensures compliance with established health, security, and safety regulations.


• Maintains current knowledge for all dispensary products and stays abreast of developments in cannabis laws, industry trends and products.


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.


• Monitors customer satisfaction and quality assurance; reports problems, accidents, unsafe conditions, or equipment trouble to General Manager.


• Improves staff effectiveness by tracking employee performance and assisting General Manager with feedback, coaching, and performance appraisals; recommends training for staff to General Manager.


• Oversees all product intake and processing, ensuring accurate tracking per policies and accounting protocols.


• Masters and maintains ability to operate POS system and its reporting function, execute sales, make product suggestions, and coach staff in such tasks.


• Ensures compliance with handing, storing, selling, and tracking of products.


• Implements and maintains effective inventory organization ensuring a “best practice” approach to inventory control.


• Adheres to FIFO standards and ensures product quality at all times.


• Conducts regular audits and adjusts discrepancies as appropriate; verifies accuracy of inventory counts, compliance, and quality checks during intake.


• Develops reporting process to ensure optimal inventory storage and control; implements processes to reduce costs; manages inventory calendar.


• Reviews reconciliation requests and responds appropriately.


• Facilitates and tracks vendor returns.


• Stores and updates Vendor Intake Forms, tracking data and reporting monthly.


• Maintains “back of house” areas including intake room, product vault, and storage.


• Manages and documents product waste; communicates loss with vendors; and escalates concerns to General Manager.


• Monitors industry and product trends, recommending discontinuance of products as appropriate.


• Drives merchandise strategy, including promotions and pricing, through review of inventory levels.


• Forecasts to minimize shortages.


• Manages sample process and distribution.


• Ensures identification and legal age is verified for all customers by all staff.


• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and tribal customs and traditions.


• Knowledge of cannabis products and strains, medicinal benefits, methods of consumption, and effects of products.


• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.


• Skill in treating internal and external customers with tact, courtesy, and respect.


• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.


• Skill in supervising, training, developing, and evaluating staff.


• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.


• Ability to provide and role model excellent customer service; to lead people and teams; and to educate staff on how their actions affect the customer and the bottom line.


• Ability to change focus quickly.


• Ability to maintain a customer-first mindset.


• Ability to adapt to new rules, regulations, products, systems, and team members.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds; ability to present a professional, positive demeanor with customers and staff.


• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


• Ability to exercise independent judgment.


• Ability to be reliable, prompt, and honest.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.


• One year of experience managing cannabis inventory.


• Two years of experience in customer-facing supervision or training role.


• Experience working with inventory, store audits, and correcting discrepancies.


• Must be 21 years of age or older.


• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.

Background Investigation Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana is excluded).
• Reference checks, education, and employment verification.
• State, and/or tribal criminal history checks, which could include fingerprint verification.

***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume***

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a Drug & Alcohol-Free workplace.

Except as provided by Title 25 CFR, Section 472 which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

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General Manager - Cannabis Dispensary

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: General Manager – Cannabis Dispensary
Schedule: Monday – Friday, with possible evenings and/or weekends
Location: Ridgefield, WA
Classification: Exempt
Opening Date: June 10, 2022
Salary Range: $68,467.00 to $95,853.00 annual DOE
Closing Date: June 17, 2022, or until filled

Position Summary:

Accomplishes the objectives of the Cannabis Dispensary operations by overseeing and managing the daily operations; acts as a steward of operational excellence and ensures compliant practices in a highly-regulated industry; and ensures maximum sales, profitability and effective and efficient service to customers. Cultivates a strong team of professionals through training, mentoring and development. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of the Cannabis Dispensary.

***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume***

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following, and other related duties as assigned.

• Identifies key business metrics and develops strategies to grow dispensary operations; ensures achievement of sales, profitability, and operational excellence goals; and communicates and advises executive leadership of dispensary operations.


• Creates a work environment that is cohesive and represents the mission, values and brand guidelines.


• Manages daily operations of dispensary including purchase and sale of inventory, maintaining strict opening and closing schedule, arrangement of stock, and addressing customer needs, visual merchandising, advertising and special promotions.


• Establishes work schedules for operations to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet customer demand; implements policies procedures, programs, and systems in accordance with operational objectives.


• Oversees the timely and accurate processing of payroll.


• Responds to customer questions or concerns in a professional and timely manner, achieving positive resolutions.


• Leads team in developing product and business knowledge, including how each member impacts the financial stability of the business and contributes to organizational goals.


• Improves staff effectiveness by counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; preparing employee schedules; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner.


• Provides training and development to staff; facilitates product knowledge and education for team and customers; and ensures that staff has the tools to perform job duties.
• Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel and store-related activities.


• Promotes a culture of teamwork, provides clear direction, and establishes candid priorities.


• Attracts, hires, and retains a diverse team of top talent; creates a work environment that is inspiring and encourages growth; and fosters a climate of open communication and feedback.


• Performs application screening, interviewing, and selecting new team members; coordinates with HR to complete hiring and onboarding process.


• Orders store inventory and maintains positive vendor relationships; negotiates favorable terms to achieve business targets; and monitors and adjusts pricing levels to ensure maximum profitability.


• Oversees and coordinates scheduled store inventory and ensures all information is accurate and complete.


• Protects the financial assets of the company by reconciling receipts; makes store deposits according to established policies and procedures; updates financials and reports to accounting department.


• Prepares and administers annual budget, and monitors and tracks expenditures.


• Oversees and maintains vendor services and ensures adherence with contractual agreements.


• Ensures compliance with established health, security and safety regulations.


• Contributes to operational effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of actions; implementing directives.


• Ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of all dispensary areas, interior and exterior of building facility and equipment; coordinates repairs as needed.


• Fosters a customer-first environment that is welcoming to all.


• Maintains current knowledge for all dispensary products and stay abreast of developments in cannabis laws, industry trends and products; ensures compliant practices by team with all dispensary procedures; and ensures current compliance with all tribal rules and regulations and with all legal and statutory requirements.
• Keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of operational activities by attending meetings and submitting reports.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.


• Recognizes and celebrates team and individual accomplishments, work anniversaries, etc.


• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and tribal customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.


• Knowledge of cannabis products and strains, medicinal benefits, methods of consumption, and effects of products.


• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.


• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.


• Skill in increasing sales and profitability.


• Skill in supervising, training, developing and evaluating assigned staff.


• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.


• Ability to provide and role model excellent customer service; to lead people and teams; and to educate staff on how their actions affect the customer and the bottom line.


• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.


• Ability to exercise independent judgment.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.


• Ability to maintain a positive demeanor even in difficult situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Business, Retail, or related field.


• Five years’ experience in retail operations.


• Three years supervisory experienced in a retail environment required.


• Experience in medical or adult use cannabis industries preferred.


• Must be 21 years of age or older.


• Must possess valid Marijuana Worker’s Permit.


• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.

Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Background Investigation Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana is excluded).
• Reference checks, education, and employment verification.


• State, and/or tribal criminal history checks.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has supervisory responsibilities.

***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume***

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a Drug & Alcohol-Free workplace.

Except as provided by Title 25 CFR, Section 472 which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

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Budtender
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Budtender
Schedule: Monday – Friday with possible evenings and/or weekends
Location: Ridgefield, WA
Classification: Non-exempt
Opening Date: June10, 2022
Salary Range: $17.00 – 22.10 per hour DOE
Closing Date: June 17, 2022, or until filled
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of the General Manager, provides and recommends appropriate cannabis related products based on effects and usage, and performs cash register and currency transactions for the Cannabis Dispensary. Creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of the Cannabis Dispensary.
***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume***
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collects payment, dispenses accurate change and provides customers with purchase receipts for cannabis products; handles refunds and exchanges of products.


• Utilizes a Point of Sale system to maintain customer transactions.


• Maintains the security of all funds in register at all times, including making timely cash drops to maintain the cash drawer below the maximum level of funds; secures monies and financial transactions in safe.


• Completes opening and closing responsibilities, ensuring adherence to specified procedures.


• Updates digital menus and tools; conducts inventory; ensures that sales floor is adequately stocked.


• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of all store areas in accordance with established policies, procedures, health and sanitation regulations.


• Exhibits a professional appearance, greets customers with a welcoming and professional manner, and maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.


• Communicates clearly and openly with customers; explains and educates customers on different types of cannabis-related products including effects and safe usage; and advises customers on suitable cannabis products based on the customers’ needs, preferences, budget, and personal reactions to different strains of cannabis.


• Adheres to budtending procedures, ensuring not to exceed daily limits per patient or recreational customer.


• Correctly weighs, packages, and labels cannabis products.


• Verifies identification and legal age for all customers.


• Maintains current knowledge for all dispensary products and stays abreast of developments in cannabis laws, industry trends, and products.


• Coordinates with Assistant Manager and Inventory Coordinator to ensure compliance with all dispensary procedures; ensures current compliance with all tribal rules and regulations and with all legal and statutory requirements.


• Addresses customer complaints, concerns and questions and refers them to the supervisor as appropriate.


• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and tribal customs and traditions.


• Knowledge of cannabis products and strains, medicinal benefits, methods of consumption, and effects of products.


• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.


• Skill in treating internal and external customers with tact, courtesy, and respect.


• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.


• Skill in operating a cash register.


• Ability to adapt to new rules, regulations, products, systems, and team members.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds; ability to present a professional, positive demeanor with customers and staff.


• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


• Ability to exercise independent judgment.


• Ability to be reliable, prompt, and honest.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.


• One year retail experience with cannabis budtending experience preferred.


• Experience working with a Point of Sale system, and processing cash transactions preferred.


• Must be 21 years of age or older.


• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.

Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Background Investigation Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana is excluded).

• Reference checks, education, and employment verification.

• State, and/or tribal criminal history checks.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered for hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume***
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a Drug & Alcohol-Free workplace.
Except as provided by Title 25 CFR, Section 472 which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

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