Position: Budtender (Full-Time)
Department: Retail
Division/Location: Missouri — Kansas City
Who we are:
At Proper Brands, we’re building a community of passionate, genuine people to grow the legal cannabis market. Together, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in everything we do—from people to product and everything in between.
At Proper, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, and improving people’s lives through cannabis. We believe that happy people make happy plants, and happy plants make happy people.
Proper Brands is part of the Vireo family. With roughly 4,500 team members, over 1 million square feet of cultivation space, and more than 170 dispensaries across 10+ states, Vireo is one of the fastest-growing platforms in the industry, and we’re just getting started. What sets us apart isn’t just our footprint. It’s our people. Every role here plays a real part in shaping where this industry goes next, and in return we offer real opportunities to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of cannabis technology and joining a team that values growth and creativity, we’d love to have you on the team. Let’s grow the future together.
What we offer:
Compensation: Starting at $15 per hour
Full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) at our [Store Name] location in [City], Missouri; the schedule includes weekends and possible evening shifts during the week
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, retirement savings plan, holiday pay, EAP, employee discount program, and paid parental leave
What the role is about:
We have an exciting opportunity for Full-Time Budtenders (Proper Care Specialists) to join us on our journey to transform our bold ambitions for the Missouri medical and recreational cannabis market into a reality. As a Budtender, you will create a positive, memorable experience for every Proper Cannabis customer, ensuring their safety and satisfaction while educating them on products that may achieve their desired outcome. Your product knowledge, attention to compliance, and role as a brand ambassador contribute to our mission of improving people’s lives through cannabis.
What impact you’ll make:
Create a positive, memorable experience for every Proper Cannabis customer while ensuring their safety and satisfaction
Maintain a thorough knowledge of all dispensary products and their medicinal qualities
Educate customers on available products and tailor recommendations to their needs in compliance with state law
Answer product questions, gather feedback from returning customers to further customize recommendations, and serve as a brand ambassador
Enter sales orders into the POS system, process payments, dispense change, and maintain an accurate cash count in your assigned drawer
Update sales and inventory records accurately and maintain customer confidentiality
Maintain the cleanliness of the dispensary in adherence to hygiene and sanitation guidelines, including assigned side jobs
Back up team members, maintain customer flow, and collaborate with dispensary staff during peak business volume
Attend team meetings and maintain professional, positive, and effective working relationships
What you’ve accomplished:
High school diploma or GED
1+ years in retail and guest services
Passion for cannabis
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Customer service-oriented and team-centered with a positive attitude
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to gain and maintain a thorough understanding of the medicinal implications and effects of Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid strains
Must be 21 years of age or older, with the ability to obtain a Missouri Agent ID by start date, which may include submitting fingerprints and passing a criminal background check
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, sit,…