Project Manager

Chicago, IL

The Project Manager - Government Affairs provides project management, legislative, and advocacy administrative support to Green Thumb’s growing government affairs team. The cannabis landscape continues to change and evolve, and this role is a key function of understanding emerging and changing legislation working directly with Green Thumb leaders. In this role, you will be responsible forperforming administrative, legislative and advocacy related activities across a range of issues of interest to Green Thumb, including legislative research, drafting legislative summaries, developing and implementing advocacy strategies, tracking and reporting on strategic objectives, and assisting with the development and use of advocacy materials. If the idea of reading through hundreds of pages of legislation and creating briefs excites you, have a passion for cannabis, and love the legislative process this is a role for you.

Responsibilities

Monitor, research and analyze proposed legislative and regulatory developments and how they impact Green Thumb
Collect, track and report on policy and regulatory objectives
Prepare and present verbal and written status updates on legislative, regulatory and policy developments and position papers to internal stakeholders
Assist with the development of legislative materials
Cover legislative hearings
Attend and report back on briefings and meetings, as well as other industry activities
Develop and analyze written communications
Summarize proposed changes to regulations
Work with internal stakeholders to understand regulatory changes that impact operations
Draft correspondence to elected officials and government agencies
Draft and support the execution periodic government affairs reports
Provide support of external advocacy-related events, such as lobby days
Manage lobbying disclosure compliance requirements
Assist with event scheduling and coordination, as needed
Work on additional special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years experience working in project management, public policy or government affairs role with familiarity of the legislative and regulatory process
Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills
Exceptional written, editing, and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and business problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to respond quickly to shifting demands & priorities
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Possesses a high level of critical thinking
Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.

Additional Requirements

Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must possess valid driver’s license
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

GTI prefers all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at time of hire