Regional Government Relations Manager (Remote)

Overview:

Weedmaps is looking for a dynamic, bright and experienced full-time State Government Relations Manager to focus on Illinois policy initiatives. Primary duties of this position include:

• Collaborating with Regional Market Government Relations Director and members of the Government Relations team to organize and implement comprehensive government relations strategies to improve state and local cannabis policy development and implementation outcomes in a multi-state region.
• Manages the day to day activities in assigned region and provides timely feedback on issues to the regional director
• Manages more junior staff assigned to the region
• Meeting with as well as cultivating and maintaining relationships with the Governor’s office(s), State legislators, departments and agencies and industry and non-industry trade groups, and tracking legislative and regulatory activity and engaging policy makers and department/agency leaders on Weedmaps policy priorities.
• Coordinating state government engagement strategies with Weedmaps Regional Market Government Relations Owner, headquarters Government Relations team, and contract advocacy teams.
• Working with Weedmaps Government Relations team to develop written products to support the company’s advocacy initiatives.
• Meeting measurable objectives and departmental KPI’s and establishing system for  tracking execution of key initiatives and clear reporting to senior stakeholders on progress and strategy.
• Exceptional writing, data analysis and interpersonal skills are required.
• The ideal candidate will maintain relationships with key lawmakers, regulators and staff,  as well as the discipline required to work autonomously, and will have state legislative and regulatory advocacy experience.

The Impact You'll Make:

• Report to and assist the Government Relations team with:
• Tracking of state and local legislation, to include intelligence on emerging legislation
• Coordinating with industry and non-coalition partners
• Drafting factsheets, policy papers and legislation
• Collaborating with Weedmaps Government Relations team on public affairs and grassroots advocacy efforts
• Organizing data to support Weedmaps state and local initiatives
• Represent Weedmaps in Illinois advocacy meetings
• Make internal and external written and oral presentations on behalf of the company
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with legislators, regulators, other policymakers and their staff; travel as needed for meetings with officials
• Organize and maintain strategic partnerships and coalitions, and develop and carry out strategies to influence trade associations and other advocacy organizations
• Consult with Regional Market Government Relations Owner and Government Relations team leaders to inform and support business planning processes and proactively raise and address issues of concern
• Executing on system for  tracking execution of key market policy status, strategies, initiatives, and projects
• Clear reporting to senior stakeholders on Illinois strategy and policy progress

What you've accomplished:

• BA/BS in a related field; Masters in Public Policy or related field preferred
• At least 5 years of legislative, regulatory and political advocacy experience, preferably in in the midwest Illinois
• Strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with drafting policy documents, factsheets and State legislation
• Ability to simultaneously track, manage and prioritize engagements in multiple states
• Ability to manage  many tasks and communicate effectively
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience managing staff, interns, and/or contractors and leading advocacy team efforts
• Fundamental understanding of Illinois state and local government structures and legislative processes
• A self-starting, metrics-driven mentality with the ability to work autonomously, and track and report on all projects and tasks associated with this campaign

Our 2022 Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (effective Day1):
• Employee - employer paid premium 100%
• Dependent - employer paid premium 80%
• HMO - Kaiser & Anthem
• PPO and HDHP with HSA - Anthem
• Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer contribution)
• PTO (3 weeks accrued); 5 sick days
• Supplemental, voluntary benefits
• Kindbody (family planning/fertility) including up to $10,000 towards cash-pay services
• Goodly (Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings) including a company contribution of up to $1,000/year
• FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short- and long-term disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid identity theft protection
• Rocket Lawyer legal services platform
• Paid parental leave
• Reimbursements for home office setup and monthly WiFi

Why Weedmaps?

• You get to play a meaningful role in the future of cannabis and how it’s regarded globally
• Catered lunches provided while working in the office and curated snack boxes delivered to your door when working at home
• Casual work environment, read no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Endless opportunities to network and connect with your fellow Weedmappers through education and speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights and much more!

Weedmaps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are looking for the smartest and most passionate people who want to join our team and develop the services, systems, and marketplaces that will serve the marijuana industry in the decades to come. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the ADA and state/local laws.  Please inform us if you need assistance participating in the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps, WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers, brands, and products, facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.com.

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