Compliance Coordinator – Florida Operations

themintdispensary; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Cannabis is seeking a Compliance Coordinator for Florida operations to ensure regulatory adherence across retail, cultivation, and processing. The role requires knowledge of Florida medical cannabis laws under Section 381.986, F.S., and OMMU rules, with experience in variance requests.

You will bridge Compliance and Operations, develop SOPs, and respond to audits. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong writing, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate regulatory actions across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in compliance or regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Section 381.986 and OMMU rules.
• Experience with variance requests or regulatory petitions in Florida medical cannabis.
• Experience in retail, cultivation, and processing compliance.
• Excellent technical writing skills, including SOPs and regulatory responses.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and document management.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership in preparing variance requests per 381.986 and OMMU rules.
• Coordinate with Leadership, Cultivation, Processing, and Retail to ensure accurate variance representations.
• Track submissions, monitor responses, and relay outcomes to teams.
• Create organized guidance to implement changes required through variance approvals.
• Draft responses to Notices of Violation and Information Requests from OMMU.
• Support monitoring and response efforts for COAs, including root-cause analysis.
• Monitor inspection reports and work with leadership to address compliance concerns.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Document management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in compliance or regulations

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compliance Coordinator – Florida Operations

Location: Florida
Department: Compliance
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt
Pay: $40,000 - $50,000

Let’s Be Blunt

Florida compliance is complex — and in cannabis, precision matters. This role ensures our operations stay aligned with state law, OMMU regulations, and the unique requirements of Florida’s medical cannabis program.

About Mint Cannabis

Mint Cannabis was founded in Arizona in 2016 and has quickly grown into multiple regulated markets. We now operate 32 retail locations and five cultivation and production facilities across Arizona, Florida, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Michigan. As we continue to expand, we are looking for motivated professionals who bring organization, accountability, and strong administrative skills to support a high-performing compliance team. We believe in investing in our people so they can best serve patients, customers, partners, and the communities where we operate.

Position Summary

The Compliance Coordinator for Florida operations ensures regulatory adherence across retail, cultivation, and processing sectors. This role demands practical knowledge of Florida’s medical cannabis laws under Section 381.986, F.S., and the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) rules, along with experience in submitting, monitoring, or interpreting Variance Requests. A strong understanding of cannabis operations in cultivation, processing, and retail is also crucial.

Serving as a key link between the Compliance team and Operations leadership, this role ensures that compliance-driven decisions align with operational realities and that operational requests are accurately represented in regulatory filings. The position also involves technical writing, SOP creation, audit responses, and coordinating regulatory corrective actions.

This is a high-impact role that demands strong writing skills, critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple facilities and with various departments.

Primary Responsibilities

Regulatory & Variance Coordination

• Assist department leadership in preparing variance requests according to Section 381.986, F.S., and OMMU rules.
• Coordinate among Leadership, Cultivation, Processing, and Retail teams to ensure variance requests accurately represent operational needs and compliance constraints.
• Track variance submissions, monitor OMMU responses, and relay outcomes to relevant operational teams to ensure they understand the scope of the variance and how to implement operational and procedural changes resulting from approval.
• Prepare and maintain organized, accessible guidance to assist operational teams in implementing changes required through the variance process.

Regulatory Response & Issue Resolution

• Assist in drafting responses to Notices of Violation and Requests for Information issued by OMMU.
• Support monitoring and response efforts for Failed Certificates of Analysis (COAs), including reviewing data, assessing root causes, collecting documentation, and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Monitors inspection reports and works closely with Retail Area Managers and Cultivation & Processing leadership teams to address compliance concerns and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Operational Compliance Support

• Serve as a resource for OMMU regulatory requirements related to cultivation, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, transport, retail dispensing, and recordkeeping.
• Identify regulatory risks, escalates concerns, and provide operational teams with guidance aligned with Florida law and internal policies.
• Support operations managers with compliance inquiries, documentation requirements, and understanding of regulatory standards.

Technical Writing & Documentation

• Assist with drafting, revising, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, compliance memos, and technical reference materials.
• Ensure documents are accurate, compliant with current OMMU rules, and aligned across retail, cultivation, and processing departments.
• Support version control, document distribution, and organization of compliance reference materials.

Audit Preparation & Ongoing Monitoring

• Ensure facilities are prepared for OMMU inspections, internal audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor compliance performance, identify gaps, and work with facility managers to implement improvements.
• Maintain detailed logs, compliance records, and documentation sources for Florida operations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist legal, operations, and department leadership with research and understanding of regulations.
• Attend internal meetings and assist with assigned cross-functional projects.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned to support ongoing regulatory and operational needs.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in compliance or regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of Section 381.986, Florida Statutes, and OMMU Rules and Regulations.
• Experience with variance requests or regulatory petitions within the Florida medical cannabis program.
• Previous compliance experience in retail, cultivation, and processing environments.
• Excellent technical writing skills, including creating SOPs, responding to regulatory agencies, and developing structured documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and document management skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and clearly communicate regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred but Not Required

• At least 2–3 years of experience in cannabis compliance, cultivation, processing, or retail preferred.
• Previous experience with OMMU or other regulatory agencies is highly valued.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass a background screening pursuant to section 381.986(9), Florida Statutes.