Cannabis Junior Policy Analyst Jobs

Job detailsSalary$35,000 - $40,000 a yearJob TypeFull-timeNumber of hires for this role1Qualifications

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Junior Policy Analyst:

About Castetter Cannabis Group

The Castetter Cannabis Group is a leader in regulatory analysis, policy research, and advocacy for the New York cannabis industry. We deliver insights to the public, industry operators, and professional service firms through our newsletters, online subscription platform, and retained client relationships. CCG has also become an important thought leader in helping to shape cannabis policy on the state and federal levels.

Description of Role:

Our analysts are constantly researching legislation, regulations, policy statements, and news in order to provide accurate and insightful analysis for our clients. Under the direction of the Lead Policy Analyst, the Junior Policy Analyst is expected to assist with the research of cannabis-related policy issues and adult-use cannabis licensure application preparation. Primarily, this role will focus on the development and writing of Social Equity Plans—a highly important and required part of the application process. As Junior Policy Analyst, you will be a crucial part of our regulatory team and are expected to be an excellent writer with the ability to understand and discuss a variety of topics related to cannabis. The successful applicant will be a detail-oriented, independent thinker with a basic understanding of the political dynamics in both Albany and Washington DC. Passion for social equity, politics, and policy is a plus.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop a working understanding of cannabis legislation and regulation on both state and federal levels.

• Assist clients in maintaining compliance including applications, drafting correspondence with government officials, and helping to best understand how regulations affect their business planning.

• Follow political trends in the cannabis industry.

• Write policy briefs dissecting and analyzing proposed or current cannabis related legislation.

• Craft public-facing blog posts and comments regarding developments or opinion on cannabis related policy.

• Update existing policy briefs as new legislation is implemented or changed.

• Draft public comments on behalf of clients to state and federal regulatory agencies.

Education & Experience

• Experience in government, journalism, NGOs, government relations firms, non-profits, research, and/or policy think tanks a plus.

Skills & Expertise

• Excellent writing and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to collaborate.

Salary:

$35,000 - 40,000 annually, commensurate upon experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Binghamton, NY 13904 (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

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