Impact Business Support Team Manager
About The Position
The Impact Business Support Team Manager will lead and manage the Cannabis Impact Business Support Team, coordinating with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on matters related to impact licensee participation in the marijuana industry. This role involves conducting analysis of potential barriers to entry for small, women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, identifying historically economically disadvantaged communities, and recommending strategies to promote equitable participation. The manager will also provide business planning assistance, spread awareness of marketplace opportunities, offer technical assistance for licensing processes, and coordinate outreach initiatives in communities disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition. Collaboration with public institutions of higher education and community organizations is key to building partnerships that support a regulatory approach rooted in restorative justice, economic equity, and public health. Additionally, the role includes adhering to workplace safety regulations and reporting any unsafe conditions or work-related incidents.
Requirements
- Principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in business and regulatory environments.
- Cannabis industry regulations or other highly regulated industry and licensing processes.
- Economic development strategies for disadvantaged communities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Policy development and program implementation.
- Research and data analysis for identifying barriers and solutions.
- Effective communication and public speaking for outreach initiatives.
- Build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to promote social equity.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or related discipline.
- Experience in cannabis industry regulation, social equity programs, or working with historically economically disadvantaged communities.
- Familiarity with state licensing processes and public sector program development.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Cannabis Impact Business Support Team.
- Coordinate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on matters related to impact licensee participation in the marijuana industry.
- Conduct analysis of potential barriers to entry for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses interested in participating in the cannabis industry.
- Identify historically economically disadvantaged communities in Virginia.
- Recommend strategies to mitigate barriers and promote equitable participation.
- Provide business planning assistance to potential marijuana establishment licensees.
- Spread awareness of marijuana marketplace opportunities in historically economically disadvantaged communities.
- Offer technical assistance for navigating administrative licensing processes.
- Coordinate outreach initiatives in areas disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition.
- Collaborate with public institutions of higher education and community organizations.
- Build partnerships to support an approach to marijuana regulation that is rooted in principles of restorative justice, economic equity, and public health.
- Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position.
- Report unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
- Immediately report work-related incidents to your supervisor and participate in accident investigation requests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
