{"id":2889,"date":"2018-08-13T18:58:28","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T18:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/budtender"},"modified":"2024-09-12T16:42:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T16:42:01","slug":"budtender","status":"publish","type":"dictionary","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/budtender","title":{"rendered":"Budtender"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budtenders are responsible for educating consumers about the effects, benefits, and overall experience of cannabis products. While they are typically not medically trained, these dispensary employees can serve as guides to the cannabis products on their shelves and can tailor their customer and patient service to all levels of experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"what-is-a-budtender\">\n\tWhat is a budtender?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A budtender is an employee who works at the storefront of a cannabis dispensary. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201cbudtender\u201d is a blending of the word \u201cbud\u201d \u2014 the flower of the cannabis plant \u2014 and \u201cbartender,\u201d since a budtender's role in a dispensary is similar to the bartender's role in a bar.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_4505\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_0936-scaled.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Budtender and customer at dispensary counter.\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of March 2018, the term \u201cbudtender\u201d was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/budtender\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">officially recognized<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, which recognized first use of the word in 1997.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"what-are-the-typical-responsibilities-of-a-budtender\">\n\tWhat are the typical responsibilities of a budtender? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job description for budtenders usually entails a number of responsibilities for the dispensary. The role typically includes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acting as the face of the dispensary and greeting customers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitating the sale<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educating customers about a variety of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, and concentrates<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying abreast of new products, strains, changes in laws, and industry trends to provide the highest level of service to customers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighing and packaging products as needed<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing recommendations on cannabis products based on customer requests<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical cannabis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> patient information and proper records (if at a medical dispensary)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advising customers on proper safety measures to follow when consuming cannabis<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifying proper identification and paperwork from customers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting in various dispensary operations, including operating the cash register and maintaining hygienic conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"do-you-need-a-medical-card-to-work-at-a-dispensary\">\n\tDo you need a medical card to work at a dispensary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, you do not need a medical card to work at a dispensary. However,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> many states will require budtenders to obtain special authorization to work in the cannabis industry, such as a marijuana worker permit, like in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/olcc\/marijuana\/Pages\/mjworkerpermit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a license, like in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbg.colorado.gov\/med\/marijuana-employee-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"how-do-you-become-a-budtender\">\n\tHow do you become a budtender?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a budtender is considered an entry-level position and offers plenty of opportunities to learn on the job, most dispensaries seek to employ staff with substantial product knowledge.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should have a thorough understanding of the types of cannabis cultivars and products on the market, how different types of products are properly used, different consumption methods and the proper use of each, the various chemical compounds found in the cannabis products they sell, and information about responsible dosing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_6255\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Various products on dispensary shelves.\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Budtenders should be knowledgeable of the products available at their respective dispensaries. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_6255\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CRTV-5581_HOD_019-scaled.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Various products on dispensary shelves.\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cities in states where cannabis is legal have reported increased demand for qualified dispensary employees.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budtenders well-versed in the cannabis industry may also be able to provide cultivation advice, information about local and state regulations, as well as medical marijuana products commonly used to treat symptoms of various medical conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Do you have to be 21 to be a budtender?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, there's no industrywide certification program for all budtenders. Minimum age requirements in local areas range from 18 to 21 years old. There are a number of certification courses and certifications available online, but the quality of these programs varies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Featured image by Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Budtenders play a significant role in dispensaries. Learn more about them and how you can become a great budtender.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":6251,"template":"","collections":[197],"class_list":["post-2889","dictionary","type-dictionary","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","collections-197"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is a Budtender? 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