Social Impact Program Manager

Green Thumb; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking a Social Impact Specialist to support the Manager of Social Impact in developing and managing programs across four pillars: Community Engagement, Inclusion & Belonging, Restorative Justice and Environmental Stewardship.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external partners, strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced growth environment while aligning with the company’s social impact goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years managing CSR initiatives including DEI, social equity, and community benefit.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager in the execution of social impact initiatives and activities.
• Support the Director’s efforts to build Green Thumb’s Social Impact Program framework.
• Coordinate administrative needs for social impact activities including volunteer signups, order fulfillment, recordkeeping, budget and payment tracking.
• Track compliance with commitments in license applications under the Social Impact Program.
• Coordinate with communications, retail leaders, brand managers, and social media to map a year-long Social Impact calendar.
• Manage existing initiatives such as Round Up, First Day Profits, license commitments.
• Communicate activities to internal and external stakeholders including monthly KPI progress to Senior Leadership and quarterly Social Impact Report.
• Maintain relationships with not-for-profits and organizations, ensuring deliverables.
• Raise internal and external awareness and coordinate with Social Media Team.
• Coordinate DE&I initiatives with Talent Acquisition.
• Collaborate across Legal/Compliance, Supply Chain, Marketing, People and Operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CSR program management

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

DEI knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Project

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking a Social Impact Specialist to support the Manager of Social Impact in developing and managing programs across four pillars: Community Engagement, Inclusion & Belonging, Restorative Justice and Environmental Stewardship.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external partners, strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced growth environment while aligning with the company’s social impact goals.