Government Affairs Specialist

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. We have a strong preference for this person to be local to the Washington D.C. or greater DMV area.

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

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.

Green Thumb Pay Range $85,000 — $105,000 USD