Manager, Government Affairs

The role

Lead state and local government affairs for the company. Advise leadership on how proposed laws and rules will affect the business, and build strategies to respond.

What you will do

• Develop and carry out a government affairs strategy with GTI leadership.
• Run issue-based advocacy campaigns and support business development.
• Build and maintain relationships with government, community, trade and business leaders.
• Work with lobbyists and consultants on legislative proposals and policy influence.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory and political changes and plan responses.
• Represent GTI before governmental bodies and trade associations.
• Maintain relationships with regulators, policy makers and industry partners.
• Prepare materials and presentations for senior management.
• Promote a culture of compliance and open communication.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of lobbying, policy, and/or government experience with regulated industries.
• Proactive self-starter who anticipates and avoids issues.
• Able to manage people and projects and develop team members.
• Flexible and able to respond quickly to shifting priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent judgment; able to handle multiple projects and set priorities.
• High professionalism and integrity, including handling confidential information.
• Extensive travel.
• Must pass all required background checks.
• Must stay compliant with legal and company regulations for the industry.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program based on organization and individual performance.

Before you apply

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be approved by the state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry.
• Must pass all required background checks.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

About the company

GTI is building a Government Affairs team across several U.S. states. The company works in the cannabis industry, which is a regulated industry.