Compliance Operations Lead
Compliance Expansion Lead - Happy Valley
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85085Pay Range: DOE
Position Summary:
The Compliance Lead will be responsible for providing support and coordinating efforts to ensure that we operate within all state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations across all divisions of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Supports management of regulatory compliance for all business lines across all of the states we operate in
- Supports management of and ensuring state compliance training manuals and required training are up to date, in partnership with compliance and management teams.
- Supports management of state compliance SOPs
- Supports the internal mock audit program. Assists operations in evaluating observations, and root cause analysis. Aids in the development of corrective action. Performs follow-up on audit observations. Tracks responses, and monitors implementation.
- Participate in the evaluation and changes to processes and procedures upon regulatory updates and or State deficiencies.
- Support development and implementation of strategies to achieve organizational goals
- Accurately and promptly maintain records and reports.
- Maintain a positive attitude, work collectively and respectfully with other team members.
- Assist the legal team and other departments as necessary.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None directly, but responsible for coordinating efforts with store management and cross-functional teams.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Facility Agent Card (or equivalent license) in applicable states.
- Knowledge of applicable cannabis laws, rules, and regulations preferred.
- Highly developed organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it.
- Ability to interact with auditors and regulators.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; sophisticated interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong internal relationships, influence others and work as part of cross-functional teams.
- Must be able to demonstrate advanced proficiency using Google suite and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Must have Cannabis experience
- Must have Dutchie experience
Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, compliance, or related field preferred.
- No specific certifications required, but cannabis compliance or auditing credentials are a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to travel frequently and work on-site for several consecutive weeks when needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for system configuration and document review.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a mix of retail, corporate, and travel environments.
- Exposure to retail operational settings including dispensary and warehouse conditions.
- May require PPE and adherence to site-specific security/compliance protocols.
Travel Requirements:
- Frequent travel required (up to 75%).
- Must be available for last-minute travel assignments and able to remain on-site up to four weeks at a time.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mint Cannabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other Duties Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.