Lead Budtender - Full Time (Experience Required)

Inaru is a brand new dispensary recently opened in Boulder, CO! We are looking for an experienced Lead to join our team.

Job Title: Lead Guest Guide, aka Lead Budtender

Location: Unincorporated Boulder County

Reports to: General Manager, Director of Retail

Pay: $19.50/Hour + Tips

Schedule: The dispensary is open 10am - 7pm. Open availability preferred.

Who We Are

Inaru is a warm ritual boutique and dispensary rooted in Taino heritage and the divine feminine. Born from a simple truth - that traditional cannabis retail rarely reflects the experience, heritage, or values of women and underserved communities - Inaru was created to fill that gap. We are a welcoming, education-first, intentional space where plant medicine is treated with reverence and every guest feels seen, supported, and empowered. We are not a transactional dispensary. We are a community.

Duties:

• Lead dispensary operations during assigned shifts.
• Open and close the dispensary according to established procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, audits, and product receiving.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Lead by example and promote a service-minded, positive environment.
• Ensure operational excellence by following SOPs, compliance regulations, and established internal processes; report any compliance issues, concerns, or violations to store leadership in a timely manner.
• Assist with returns and exchanges, ensuring a hassle-free process for customers.
• Maintain accurate cash handling and register reconciliation.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer concerns.
• Identify and resolve customer account issues.
• Educate customers on the uses of cannabis products to meet their desired effects.
• Provide coaching in the moment to employees and escalate employee concerns or issues to store leadership in a timely manner.
• Support store leadership in achieving business growth.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of compliance activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have obtained a valid Employee Badge from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division.
• Previous cannabis industry experience.
• Must have experience with Dutchie and inventory management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of different cannabis strains and products.
• Ability to coach and influence others.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid and active Responsible Vendor Training certification.
• Experience using Metrc.
• Experience receiving cannabis product deliveries.
• Proficiency using Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office programs including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Word, and Excel.

Note: Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person