The Inspire Impact Experience: A Cannabis Career Immersion

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About GTI

Green Thumb Industries (GTI), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, is dedicated to providing dignified access to safe and effective cannabis while giving back to the communities in which they serve. As a vertically integrated company, GTI manufactures and sells a well-rounded suite of branded cannabis products including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals. The company also owns and operates a rapidly growing national chain of retail cannabis stores called RISE™. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, GTI has 11 manufacturing facilities, licenses for 72 retail locations and operations across 12 U.S. markets. Established in 2014, GTI employs approximately 600 people and serves thousands of patients and customers each year. GTI was named a Best Workplace 2018 by Crain’s Chicago Business. More information is available at GTIgrows.com.

In our First Ever Cannabis Career Immersion, we are taking a non-traditional approach to the summer internship. Participants will be offered a one of a kind in-depth look into the inter-working's of one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world. Participants will get hands on experience in virtually all aspects of the cannabis industry working with top industry professionals involved with the production, marketing and sale of top tier cannabis products.

We want individuals who have a tie to the cause at the core of us all, inspiring and impacting individuals to live well.

We will be choosing 2 program participants for the Summer 2019 period. The immersion will be 8-10 weeks long, paid and full-time during the program.

Applications will be accepted from April 17, 2019 until 12:00am CST May 3, 2019. All applicants will be reviewed and contacted respectively.

You must be an Illinois Resident.

You must be 21+

You must complete the application and essay in totality by the final day of the application period.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze data related to the project at hand
  • Formulate a project plan based on the data you find
  • Execute against the project plan developed
  • Complete a presentation on your findings 

Qualifications

  • Complete the essay prompt in totality
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
  • Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
  • Possesses a high level of critical thinking
  • Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
  • Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must possess valid driver’s license
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge

The final part of the application and the most important to us. The Essay Questions.

While career and educational experiences are important and will be valuable during your experience, it is not the sole determining factor in being assessed. This is a passion-based industry filled with people both passionate about the plant but more importantly passionate about the people, patients and communities that we serve.

 

Please use this as your opportunity to show us your most genuine version of yourself and answer these questions with that in mind.

This section will take upwards to 30+ minutes. Feel free to bookmark and come back to answer!

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At GTI we believe that our corporate community should be a reflection of the communities we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity across race, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, experience, and thought—not only because it is right, but because it makes us better. Our mission—the right to wellness—informs our commitment to champion economic opportunities in communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs through employment and community involvement. GTI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We can't wait to meet you.

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Location

Green Thumb is located in River North, a short walk from the Chicago Brown Line, near the Ohio expressway entrance, and close to many major bus routes. Or Green Thumb may be a living room or home office! HQ remains open, giving our teammates options to choose what suits each individual & team best.

An Insider's view of Green Thumb

What projects are you most excited about?

I enjoy supporting initiatives that help people impacted by the War on Drugs, like our Good Green movement. I'm excited about what we’re doing to support expungement, cancer, employment, & education organizations nationwide. Giving back is core to Green Thumb’s DNA, and it’s truly a company value that runs through all of us.

Jai

Director, Social Impact

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

Since my first day at Green Thumb, the leadership team quickly empowered me to help drive the business. My scope has rapidly increased, & I now manage a large team that significantly influences the company’s strategy & operations. I’ve been able to sharpen my leadership skills while learning about the cannabis category, learning lessons every day!

Rich

Head of Merchandising

What is your vision for the company?

We believe in the positivity of cannabis and the viability of this industry in the U.S. Our mission is to promote well-being through the power of cannabis while giving back to the communities we serve. Americans are choosing cannabis and it’s an exciting dynamic to be part of a leading company in a brand-new industry, forging new ground.

Ben

Founder and CEO

What kinds of technical challenges do you and your team face?

We operate across multiple states nationwide, so the biggest technical challenge can be the lack of clarity on what can and cannot be done. Each state requires different technological, both hardware and software, needs. This requires complete flexibility and communication between all parties involved.

Jalen

IT Analyst

What are Green Thumb Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
GTI offers pre-tax commuter benefits for all employees to be used on transit and ride sharing apps!
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
GTI has a 420 Happy Hour which occurs on a monthly basis hosted by rotating team members who create a theme-based event.
Professional Development Benefits
Lunch and learns
Promote from within

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