NCIA Seeking Government Relations Coordinator (D.C.)
NCIA is now hiring to expand our 12-person national team!
We’re seeking a Government Relations Coordinator. The application process is detailed below. (Do not call NCIA’s office to apply or follow up.)
Government Relations Coordinator:
The National Cannabis Industry Association seeks a dynamic self-starter to excel as Government Relations Coordinator in a fast-paced, lean, and rapidly growing nonprofit environment.
Qualifications
Candidates must be highly organized, outgoing, possess strong analytical and research abilities, and be able to manage several projects concurrently.
Bachelors Degree in Political Science or related field preferred.
Candidates with at least two years work experience as legislative staff or in a government affairs position will be given priority, especially those with contacts on Capitol Hill.
Knowledge of politics and Capitol Hill processes and understanding of administrative processes and procedures related to Congress and Federal Agencies. Knowledge of marijuana policy preferred.
Advanced communication (verbal, written, social media) and computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum) required.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to act as an assistant to the Director of Government Relations and the Government Relations Manager and use independent judgment in evaluating situations.
The Government Relations Coordinator is responsible for
Maintaining and managing the schedules, meetings, travel, and interview requests for NCIA’s two staff lobbyists.
Monitoring, tracking, and analyzing federal and state legislative and regulatory developments.
Conducting background research on assigned topics, as needed.
Drafting correspondence emails, scheduling requests, letters, briefing papers, and communications to key personnel.
Attending and taking notes at meetings, briefings, and Congressional hearings.
Assisting NCIA’s in-house and contracted lobbying team on issue advocacy, campaign strategy and various projects as needed.
Salary & Benefits
The Government Relations Coordinator reports to the Director of Government Relations. Starting annual salary is $40,000 to $45,000 commensurate with experience. Success in the position will lead to salary increases as the organization grows.
As a regular, full-time employee, the Government Relations Coordinator is eligible to participate in NCIA’s benefit plans which include an employer-matched 401K program, full health, dental, and life insurance coverage as well as a generous PTO policy.
Work location
The Government Relations Coordinator will be based in NCIA’s Capitol Hill office in Washington, DC.
How to apply
Follow all of the instructions below to e-mail a one-page cover letter and resume to jobs@thecannabisindustry.org.
Please include the job title, “Government Relations Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.
In your cover letter, please specify how you learned about the job opening, your stance on marijuana law and the industry’s role in reform, and why you think you would be an excellent fit for the position sought. Feel free to include any other information you deem relevant, as long as your cover letter is limited to one page.
Your cover letter and resume must be sent as one single PDF document that includes your first initial and last name in the file name.
When your application is received, you should receive an automatic email confirmation. Do not call NCIA’s office to follow up. If we are interested in more information or an interview, we will contact you within about a week.
About NCIA
The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the largest cannabis trade association in the U.S. and the only organization representing state-legal marijuana businesses at the national level. NCIA promotes the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and works toward a favorable social, economic, and legal environment for that industry in the United States.
A Year of Cannabis Learning: The 2016 Member Post Round-Up
2016 has been another great year of connection, inspiration, and education within our growing industry.
Some of the most valuable wisdom, insight, and learning in the industry comes directly from our members, and you can find it right here on NCIA’s blog. Today we look back at the year in Member Posts. Did you miss any the first time around? Check them out here:
Are you interested in submitting a guest blog post for NCIA’s website? Please reach out to Bethany Moore by emailing bethany@thecannabisindustry.org to propose your topic.
Registration Now Open for NCIA’s 2017 Quarterly #CannabisCaucus event series!
Following the successful first year of NCIA’s Quarterly Cannabis Caucus event series, we are excited to announce our 2017 schedule starting in January. Thank you to the 3000+ people across the country that attended throughout 2016 to network, hear from industry thought leaders and elected officials, and to engage with our advocacy work on the national level!
The Quarterly Cannabis Caucuses will continue to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the first month of each new quarter in the cannabis industry’s 8 most established regions. You can view the full list of dates and locations for Q1 hereand we will then follow the same schedule in April, July and October. Please join us next month in a region near you!
Northeast – Cambridge, MA – Tuesday, January 10 – REGISTER NOW Washington – Seattle, WA – Tuesday, January 10 – REGISTER NOW Colorado – Denver, CO – Thursday, January 12 – REGISTER NOW Oregon – Portland, OR – Tuesday, January 17 – REGISTER NOW Tri-State – New York, NY – Tuesday, January 17 – REGISTER NOW Southern California – Santa Monica, CA – Thursday January 19 – REGISTER NOW Northern California – San Francisco, CA – Tuesday, January 24 – REGISTER NOW Midwest – Chicago, IL – Thursday, January 26 – REGISTER NOW
an organizational update so you can keep up to date with what NCIA is doing for you
the opportunity to network with the leaders in the cannabis industry
In-person opportunities to learn about exciting new products and services showcased by our member businesses
So what are you waiting for?! Sign up today and join us in January to learn from the experts on what to expect and how to contribute moving into 2017.
Don’t see your region on the list? Don’t worry! There will be plenty of ways for you to engage with NCIA in 2017 and if you’re interested in learning more about ways to help grow the NCIA community near you please contact Jeremy DePasquale at membership@thecannabisindustry.org today.
We couldn’t be more thankful to all our sponsors, media partners and event hosts that made 2016 such a success and hope you’ll join us in showing them some appreciation for the enormous support! Please follow the links below to learn more about each of these amazing businesses or groups then reach out to see how they might be able to help you.
Interested in sponsoring an upcoming Cannabis Caucus in your area or a series of events across the country? Contact Brian Gilbert at brian@thecannabisindustry.org to inquire on availability and pricing.
See you at the next #CannabisCaucus in 2017!
CBD Oil, the DEA, and the Law
New action from the DEA today caused a stir among hemp and CBD producers. The action – the insertion of a new rule in the Federal Register regarding cannabinoids – could have serious consequences for CBD product makers.
Is your CBD derived from hemp? Doesn’t matter to the DEA. The new extracts classification applies to all “extracts that have been derived from any plant of the genus Cannabis and which contain cannabinols and cannabidiols.” Hemp is not a separate genus. (Although it may be a separate species; lot of debate on that point.) Legally speaking, hemp is simply cannabis with no more than 0.3 percent THC content.
NCIA member Hoban Law Group produced a detailed memo responding to the DEA’s action and exploring ways that it might be challenged in court.
The fact that the DEA, an unelected government body with no legislative authority, is attempting to outlaw all cannabinoids is concerning and problematic as it pertains to portions of the plant not legally defined as “marihuana,” and as it pertains to lawfully cultivated and processed Farm Bill-compliant industrial hemp.
We’ll continue to monitor the activity around the DEA’s new rule and keep you updated with additional information.
Register today! NCIA’s Cannabis Industry Lobby Days – May 16-17, 2017
Eager to get more involved in cannabis politics and make your voice heard? Wondering how you can help secure the future of our industry in a time of uncertainty? Good news! NCIA’s annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days in Washington, D.C. are coming in May.
It’s one of the most important ways you can stand up for cannabis reform and your business, and we don’t want you to miss it.
So CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY and join us on May 16 and 17 for NCIA’s 2017 Cannabis Industry Lobby Days. NCIA’s Lobby Days provide the best opportunity to show our nation’s decision-makers what a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry looks like.
NCIA members from across the country descend on Capitol Hill to tell their stories and urge their representatives to fix the unfair tax and banking policies crippling our industry.
With victories in eight states across the country during the 2016 presidential election, as well as the challenges ahead of us as we see a new administration come in to the White House, fixing federal policies is more critical than ever. Our team in Washington, D.C., works every day to make the industry’s voice heard, but nothing matches the power of a personal story personally told.
We’re excited that this year’s Lobby Days are being held in conjunction with the Spring 2017 Marijuana Business Conference & Expo, May 17-19 in Washington, D.C. MJBizCon is generously extending a $100 discount on full conference registration for Lobby Days attendees so be sure to register for Lobby Days and we’ll send the discount code in your confirmation e-mail.
We look forward to seeing you in D.C.!
Thank you to the co-chairs of NCIA’s Policy Council for their premier sponsorship of our 2017 Cannabis Industry Lobby Days:
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities for your company at NCIA’s most important policy event of the year? Contact us at sponsorship@thecannabisindustry.org to find out more!
Video Newsletter: The Challenges Ahead
In our final video newsletter of 2016, NCIA’s Aaron Smith and Taylor West give an overview of our victories in eight states across the country, as well as the challenges ahead of us as we see a new administration come in to the White House. Hear more about the importance of NCIA’s work in the halls of Congress as we go forward into 2017 and beyond.
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