Government Affairs Specialist
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The Role
The Government Affairs Specialist is a key member of Green Thumb's government affairs team, supporting the full scope of our work at the local, state and federal levels. The Specialist tracks and analyzes legislation and regulation, develops advocacy materials, manages government-facing projects for business units across the company, and oversees lobbying compliance. Working directly with the VP of Government Affairs, the Specialist carries responsibility across every function of the team.
Policy Research & Analysis
Monitor, research and analyze legislative and regulatory developments across Green Thumb's markets and at the local, state and federal levels, and assess their impact on the business
Cover legislative hearings, regulatory meetings and industry briefings
Build and maintain the team's tracking systems for legislative activity, rulemakings, project deadlines and strategic objectives
Strategy & Advocacy
Support the development and execution of advocacy strategies on priority issues
Draft talking points, issue briefs, one-pagers, testimony, position papers and correspondence
Prepare legislator and stakeholder profiles, power maps and meeting briefings
Support engagement with trade associations, coalitions and outside consultants
Plan and support external advocacy events, including lobby days and facility tours
Project Management & Internal Client Service
Support engagement and coordination with internal GTI business partners
Manage projects end to end: scope, timeline, deliverables, stakeholder coordination and follow-through
Prepare and present written and verbal updates to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
Draft and produce periodic government affairs reports, including session wrap-ups and election-cycle materials
Compliance & Team Operations
Manage lobbying registration and disclosure compliance across jurisdictions, including the filing calendar
Support political engagement compliance, including political contribution tracking and reporting
Maintain team databases, contact records and institutional knowledge
Take on special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 3+ years in government affairs, public policy, or legislative or regulatory work. Experience in a legislative office, agency, campaign, trade association or in-house team all counts
- Working knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes; multistate experience a plus
- Exceptional writing skills; sample writing required
- Strong project management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; experience with legislative tracking platforms
- Self-directed, resourceful and steady when priorities shift
- High integrity and discretion with confidential information
- 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.
- Green Thumb Pay Range
- $85,000 — $105,000 USD
Additional Requirements
- #LI-Hybrid
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes; multistate experience a plus
About Green Thumb
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