Social Impact Specialist
 Green Thumb Industries | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
| 325 West Huron Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 11, 2025 | |
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Green Thumb is a leading operator in the rapidly growing and evolving cannabis industry that strives to create lasting, positive change in the communities we serve. To help us deliver on this mission, we are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and passionate individual to join our Social Impact team. The Role The Social Impact Specialist will join Green Thumb's Social Impact team to support the Manager of Social Impact in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of Green Thumb's Social Impact programs across four key pillars: Community Engagement, Inclusion & Belonging, Restorative Justice & Environmental Stewardship. The Social Impact Specialist will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to coordinate program activities and track results to achieve our Social Impact goals. The role is ideal for someone with a broad knowledge of traditional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity & Inclusion programs, as well as a passion for the ways in which a cannabis company specifically intersects with these ideals Responsibilities * Build and implement processes, facilitate meetings, and support overall coordination and day-to-day administration of Social Impact programs, including retail giving and volunteer initiatives. * Manage execution of First Day Profits program in partnership with Retail and Marketing teams by identifying, vetting, and communicating with local nonprofit organizations. * Partner with the Manager of Social Impact to manage Social Impact market territories, partnering with local business teams and nonprofit organizations to coordinate area Social Impact operations * Partner with the Manager of Social Impact to ideate, build, and implement future programs and initiatives benefiting our business and communities. * Track, monitor and report on Social Impact progress and KPIs so we can hold ourselves accountable. * Develop communication materials on Social Impact initiatives across business units and for key business partners such as our Government Affairs, Retail, Communications and Marketing teams. * Build and maintain relationships with nonprofits and other organizations aligned with our Social Impact program goals. * Support compliance of Social Impact-owned license commitments through management of market project trackers, stakeholder accountability and coordination/tracking of contributions. * Collaborate with our Inclusion & Belonging steering committee to support key initiatives across the business, such as Employee Resource Groups. * Support other Social Impact communications and employee community engagement activities as needed. Qualifications * 3+ years supporting Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives * 2+ years of project management experience * Bachelor's degree preferred * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Experience maintaining partnerships with non-profit organizations * Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams * A passion for learning and a craving to make a difference! * Highly motivated, self-directed & innovative * Adapts and thrives in a demanding, ever changing, fast-paced environment * Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information Additional Requirements
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
$65,000
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$80,000 USD | |