Wellness Associate - Part Time
About the role
Founded in San Francisco in 2011, The Apothecarium began as a patient-focused medical dispensary and has grown into a trusted, award-winning cannabis retail brand with locations across California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. We’re known for our modern, welcoming spaces, emphasis on education, and unmatched customer service. Whether you're new to cannabis or a seasoned consumer, our highly trained cannabis associates are here to provide personalized, one-on-one consultations to help you find the products that best meet your needs. We don’t just sell cannabis — we create experiences that promote wellness, build trust, and enrich lives. Come see why so many patients and customers choose The Apothecarium as their go-to destination for cannabis. It’s a Joint Effort We believe that How We Work Together Matters. Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it. Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in. Our next part-time Wellness Associate will provide compassionate, friendly, and professional customer services to our patients.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients and caregivers with cannabis recommendations through the process of product selection, effects, potency, dosing, methods of consumption, and administration.
- Educate customers on product benefits (e.g., Kind Tree products).
- Receive new inventory shipments.
- Log sales data into POS and tracking systems.
- Maintain strong situational awareness and emotional intelligence (EQ) while working within a diverse team.
- Provide compassionate, friendly, and professional customer service.
Requirements
- Must meet age requirements by state as determined by the Department of Health or State Regulatory Commission.
- At least one (1) year of customer service, retail, or related experience preferred.
- Cannabis experience a plus.
- Must be flexible regarding work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Physical requirements:
- Stand constantly
- Walk frequently
- Reach and twist/turn with hands and arms
- Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
- As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific state; typically includes a state and federal background check.
Schedule
The dispensary operates 9am‑8pm Monday‑Saturday and 11am‑5pm Sunday. This part‑time Wellness Associate role requires availability during nights, weekends, and some holidays.