Senior Manager, Communications

The Role

This is a hybrid role that requires in office work 2+ days per week at our River North office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end project ownership, with hands on execution and translating strategy into actionable results
• Develop and execute messaging strategies for high-impact, high-visibility needs across the business that support brand and business priorities
  • Included but not limited to:
    • M&A
    • Investor Relations
    • Government Affairs
    • Legal
• Assist with reviewing & editing board of directors & shareholder materials
• Partner with executives and senior leaders to draft messaging for complex and sensitive topics, including crisis response
• Contribute to cross-functional communication projects, support day-to-day team operations, and provide thoughtful reviews of internal and external materials
• Balance multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, adapting quickly between topics, formats, and stakeholders

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications or related field
• Corporate communications experience at a publicly traded company
• In office expectations 2+ days a week
• Bachelor's degree required (Communications, Marketing or related field preferred)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong grasp for various audiences (internal and external), tone, timing, and delivery
• Proven ability to operate independently with strong discernment, professionalism, and discretion-especially when navigating sensitive or high-stakes situations
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; comfortable making decisions with imperfect information
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to influence across levels and navigate ambiguity with confidence
• Keen business insight that allows for anticipation of communication needs across the business, with an ability to "connect-the-dots" across the company, anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and plan accordingly
• Tech-savvy and proficient in core business tools (e.g., email, Word, PowerPoint); able to create clear, polished, and on-brand materials across formats

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 be a minimum of 21 years of age

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.