Social Impact & Community Engagement Manager

The Role

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Social Impact and Community Engagement priorities, processes and partners (external and internal).
• Build and maintain relationships with organizations aligned with Social Impact program goals.
• Identify and develop future programs and/or initiatives that would align with our Social Impact and Community Engagement strategy and goals to support our business and communities.
• Lead retail operations collaboration and relationship for GTI's Social Impact programs including Round Up, First Day Profits, Community Engagement and create a framework to support the maintenance of these initiatives.
• Work with Government Affairs team to ensure compliance of all Social Impact-owned license commitments in partnership with Assets Protection, Accounting, Retail, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources.
• Build and lead community engagement programs (internal & external) and generate functional support.
• Support Social Impact Report delivery, working with Coordinator of Social Impact & Communications.
• Work collaboratively with internal allies (Comms, Retail, Marketing, Compliance, Government Affairs) and external partners to facilitate communication and multi-channel promotion of all social impact and community engagement programs.
• Work with our Inclusion & Belonging steering committee to create and amplify our I&B strategy through Social Impact and Community Engagement programs.
• Collaborate closely with Coordinator, Social Impact and Communications, to ensure execution of priorities, deliverables, and management of relationships.
• Support Communications team priorities and overall visibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, running programs and managing relationships
• 3+ years project management in management consulting, operations, high growth startup environment
• Communications/PR experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree, specialized training/education in CSR and Inclusion & Belonging preferred
• Experience implementing small and large-scale CSR and/or Community Engagement activities
• Experience in establishing and building partnerships with non-profit partners and internal stakeholders
• Strong communication abilities including presentation, verbal, and written skills
• Fluidity in social media
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Self- starter with a proven track record of results with a bias for action
• A passion for learning and a craving to make a difference!
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced, rapid-growth environment
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

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 b y state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Calling all curious, collaborative, compassionate, boundary-pushing, trustworthy stewards: There’s a place for you.

People are everything at Green Thumb. Some of us nurture plants while others pore over legal documents or open new stores. A few things we have in common? We’re stewards of the plant, a happy and humble bunch and genuinely love what we do.