Green Thumb Industries

Social Impact Specialist

Green Thumb Industries

Chicago, Illinois • Full-Time 💰 $65,000-$80,000

Posted 1 months ago • 41 views

Job Description

The Social Impact Specialist will join Green Thumb's Social Impact team to support the Manager of Social Impact in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of Green Thumb's Social Impact programs across four key pillars: Community Engagement, Inclusion & Belonging, Restorative Justice & Environmental Stewardship. The role is ideal for someone with a broad knowledge of traditional Social Impact and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs, as well as a passion for the ways in which a cannabis company specifically intersects with these ideals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as project manager in the execution of social impact initiatives and activities
  • Support the Director's efforts to build Green Thumb's Social Impact Program framework
  • Execute administrative needs necessary to implement social impact activities
  • Track compliance with commitments made in license applications that fall under the Social Impact Program umbrella
  • Work with the Director to coordinate with communications, retail leaders, brand managers, and social media in mapping out a year-long Social Impact calendar
  • Manage existing initiatives such as Round Up, First Day Profits, license commitments, etc
  • Support the Director in tracking and communicating activities to internal and external stakeholders
  • Support the Director in maintaining relationships and partnerships with not-for-profits or other organizations
  • Support the Director in raising internal and external awareness of activities, handling internal communications, maintaining internal updates and information, and coordinating with the Social Media Team
  • Support the Director and Talent Acquisition team in coordinating DE&I-focused initiatives
  • Manage projects with multiple internal business functions across the company, including Legal/Compliance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Communications, People and Operations

Requirements

  • 4+ years prior experience managing CSR initiatives
  • 3+ years of project management in management consulting, operations, manufacturing, high growth startup environment
  • Bachelor's degree required; specialized training/educational focus on public health, CSR and/or Diversity and Inclusion strategy preferred
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Experience in project management, including the implementation of small and large-scale activities
  • Experience in Corporate Sustainability efforts, trends, reporting and programs that impact both corporate reputation and community
  • Experience in maintaining partnerships with non-profit organizations
  • Strong internet research skills, PowerPoint and Excel skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • A passion for learning and a craving to make a difference
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive pay
  • Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance

Job Details

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Human Resources

Required License

Cannabis Employee Permit

Company Size

4000+ employees

Remote Work

On-site

Pay Range

$65,000-$80,000

About Green Thumb Industries

Green Thumb Industries

Green Thumb Industries

Cannabis Cultivation

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer headquartered in Chicago. GTI believes in the power of cannabis to improve health, happiness, and comfort, operating over 90 retail locations (RISE dispensaries) across multiple states. Their portfolio includes brands like RYTHM, Dogwalkers, Beboe, Good Green, Doctor Solomons, and incredibles.

Chicago, IL
4000+ employees employees
Founded in 2014
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