Retail Brand Ambassador (Contract)
East Fork Cultivars is a farm-focused cannabis and hemp company with headquarters in the picturesque Illinois River Valley in Takilma, Oregon, and a satellite office in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2015, East Fork strives to develop and preserve sustainable, sun-grown farming methods to produce high-quality, genetically diverse, CBD-rich cultivars while maintaining a resolute commitment to environmental responsibility, science-based education, and social justice.
East Fork is seeking a talented, passionate, and self-directed Retail Brand Ambassador to work with.
This position is located in Portland, Oregon.
Position Summary
The Retail Brand Ambassador’s primary role is to support East Fork’s retail sales channels. The Retail Brand Ambassador will work closely with the Retail Account Manager to service New Seasons Market in September and October 2022, with the potential to continue servicing accounts beyond this time period, pending the success of the New Seasons program.
We especially encourage candidates to apply who have been personally impacted by cannabis prohibition:
Legally, whether through arrest, incarceration, profiling, or other forms of persecution of the candidate or close family member, and/or;
As part of the communities that have been disproportionately targeted by cannabis prohibition enforcement.
Outcomes (in order of priority):
Increase brand awareness and product sales within Portland through community education
Schedule and carry out in-store demos, and other point-of-sale support activities as needed
Maintain a working knowledge of the benefits of CBD, East Fork farming practices, and RTC East Fork hemp products
Utilize google forms to provide feedback on each completed demo
Communicating product benefits and supporting the relationship between Retail Account Manager and Wellness Managers to ultimately increase order frequency at each location
Role Competencies (in order of priority):
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, is proactive, and uses appropriate methods and tools.
Interpersonal: Approachable, outgoing nature with a creative approach to problem solving. Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects. Comfortable with negotiation and skilled in customer care. Enjoys engaging with all different types of people.
Motivation: Self-starter who can independently sustain an excellent level of success.
Organization / Planning: Exhibits strong personal organization, communication, attention to detail, and planning skills.
Accountability: Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions. Follows through on commitments. Implements decisions that have been agreed upon. Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information. Acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others; recognizes the impact of one’s behavior on others.
Judgment / Decision Making: Able to balance the need for making a thoughtful and calculated decision with the realities of a fast-paced environment. Takes initiative and works well independently. Intuitive, decisive, and confident.
Compensation and Benefits
This role is a 1099 independent contractor position
Compensation at hire: $25/hr
Part time position: 20-25 hrs/wk (time primarily spent on the sales floor at partner locations with some office/remote work time)
Employee product discounts
Brand Ambassador is responsible for tracking all hours and miles and submitting an invoice to East Fork Cultivars to receive payment
Qualifications and Skills:
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be legally able to work in the U.S.
3+ years of sales experience or relevant professional experience — cannabis sales experience preferred but not required
Must have own computing/communication devices available for business use
Must have own reliable transportation - mileage reimbursed
Work schedule, relationships, and culture
Schedule: The Retail Brand Ambassador will set up and carry out 19 Brand Ambassador events (one at each New Seasons location where our products are carried) during the months of September and October, 2022 and sets their schedule in collaboration with the Retail Account Manager and New Seasons Wellness Managers. The scheduled days will be Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday between 10am - 2pm and 4pm - 8pm. Two locations per day preferred.
Relationships: The Retail Brand Ambassador will work closely with the Portland team and may have the opportunity to visit East Fork’s farm in Southern Oregon as time permits.
Travel: This position requires some travel. We compensate for miles driven using a personal vehicle at the standard IRS business rate (currently $0.625/mile for 2022).
To Apply –
Apply through the link below, with the following:
Your resume
A brief “cover letter” explaining in a few paragraphs why you think you’d be an excellent fit for the position — candidates who have been personally impacted by cannabis prohibition are encouraged to identify as such and include further information regarding your experiences
Three professional references
Your start date availability