Technical Writer and Coordinator - Cannabis Licensing and Regulation

Company and Details:

Cannabis For Wellness is looking to hire someone with experience technical writing, managing projects, and handling the coordination for licensing and compliance in association with the new cannabis regulations in multiple states. Researching and interpreting cannabis regulations at the local and state level will also be necessary. Our company is a forward-thinking applying for grower, processing and dispensary licenses with an emphasis on compliance. We want to bridge government and the cannabis industry to support a thriving legal cannabis market in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia and beyond. Our company has a vision for cannabis in these states and looking for an excellent writer to assist us getting licensed and fulfilling our dreams. We are seeking a qualified, organized, self-motivated candidate to fill our Technical Writer and Coordinator position. This position will write, complete grower, processor and dispensary applications, develop and coordinate reports and plans required to attain licensure and compliance with the state and local government in multiple states. Additional skills, such as communicating directly and proactively following up with team members, managing work load in, and researching commercial cannabis regulations, will also be required. The right candidate for this position will also be able to provide guidance and support to a team of specialists in the industry, assimilate new and changing regulations within cities and counties, interpreting regulations, communicate with State Agencies, local government, and clients. Visiting sites and being in the field may also be involved, along with assessing sites, and writing technical documents.

Description:

• Perfect opportunity for candidates with extensive writing experience.
• Ideal for someone with experience in the cannabis industry, or any industry in the area of compliance and regulations.
• This position will be directly responsible for writing reports, technical documents, plans and services.
• Ability to organize, manage time, and stay focused in the face of multiple priorities will be necessary.
• Field work, including potential facility inspections and assessment may occasionally be required.
• Opportunity for growth, including higher-level consulting opportunities and other increased responsibilities for the right candidate.

Qualifications:

• Must have professional writing experience.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly organized, self-directed and detail oriented.
• Comfort level with managing changing priorities and a heavy workload.
• Confident in ability to write professional communications and other content.
• Strong focus and ability to research.
• Professional experience in the cannabis industry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of current commercial cannabis regulations a PLUS.
• Experience writing, developing or editing regulatory licensing documents in any industry a PLUS.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and Google Suite skills.
• Highly flexible and adaptable – working in a fast-paced start-up involves daily shifting priorities; able to go with the flow and adjust to changing needs quickly

Compensation: To Be Determined Based on Experience and Per Project

Job Type: Part-Time -Freelance

Experience:

• professional cannabis industry: 1 year (Required)
• writing: 1 year (Required)

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)