The Role

The Manager, Social Impact & Community Engagement will set clear strategies and priorities that integrate Social Impact and Community Engagement initiatives within our business – focusing on both internal and external stakeholders and partners. They will collaborate with key business functions to lead and optimize existing Green Thumb Social Impact programs and develop measurable future programs/initiatives as well. The Manager, Social Impact & Community Engagement will increase awareness and participation in these programs through strong collaboration with internal and external partners to drive change across our business and our communities and report on progress using tangible metrics.

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 by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

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$85,000 - $100,000 USD

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