The Role 

The Operational Compliance Specialist will be the go-to liaison for assigned operational markets and/or specific compliance programs. This individual will provide support to the broader Asset Protection Solutions and Retail Operations teams through program support of Operational Compliance initiatives. 

Responsibilities 

• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the cannabis rules and regulations and company policies and procedures for assigned dispensaries.
• Contribute to the execution of our retail operations compliance program by supporting assigned retail markets and the programs that minimize regulatory compliance risk.
• Responsible for supporting the execution of assigned compliance programs and their integration into retail operations.
• Coordinate the deployment of operational policies and procedures, training, and support that ensure assigned retail markets align with the company’s regulatory framework.
• Coordinate the deployment of operational framework updates that ensure continuous improvements as regulations and store operations processes change.
• Coordinate the execution of a sustainable audit program for assigned areas that include self-assessments and dynamic management assessments of retail operations.  
• Support policies, procedures, and retail processes through the deployment of technology, analytics, and continuous improvement for assigned programs and/or geographies.  
• Coordinate assigned compliance program transitions and integrations for mergers and acquisitions.  
• Periodically visit assigned sites to ensure all employees are performing processes and procedures accurately and ensure company is compliant. Support the enforcement of accountability for compliance actions and make continuous improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support retail response and actively participate in the resolution of regulatory inquiries or issues for assigned areas.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with internal business contacts, peers, inspectors, state police and regulatory agencies in assigned areas. 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3+ years retail operations experience with a focus on compliance
• Knowledge of compliance in a highly regulated industry such as cannabis, pharmaceuticals, alcohol or tobacco preferred
• Proven project management skills tracking and completing long-term or ongoing tasks  
• Skilled in communication with employees of all levels, from hourly workers to C suite executives
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
• Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws. 

Additional Requirements 

• Must pass 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