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Manager, Internal Communications

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Role 

At Green Thumb, our 4,800 team members are our greatest asset and key to our success. We are looking for a Manager, Internal Communications to help strengthen connection, engagement, and alignment across our team. Reporting to the Director, Communications, this role will lead internal communications, employee engagement activities, team-based social and digital content, and leadership communication support. Partnering with leaders and team across the company, the Manager, Internal Communications will deliver consistent, authentic messages tailored to various audiences, including current and prospective employees. 

This role will develop and execute strategies that keep employees informed, connected, and engaged through strategic content in multiple formats including written, video, and graphics. The Manager, Internal Communications will build open, two-way communication that builds trust, reinforces company priorities, and strengthens our culture.

This is a hybrid role that will require in office 2-3 days per week at our Chicago HQ office in River North. 

Responsibilities 

  • Develop, implement, and maintain ongoing employee communications that engage team members, connect them to Green Thumb’s mission and priorities, and increase visibility of corporate programs. (e.g. newsletters, Town Halls). 
  • Draft clear, consistent messaging for a variety of audiences to support business initiatives, partnering with teams such as People/HR, Social Impact, Brand, Retail, and Labor Relations to ensure aligned communication across stakeholders and channels. 
  • Manage proactive communication initiatives such as Town Halls, Intranet build-out, and other special projects, while maintaining a master project and content calendar.  
  • Create select social and digital content that showcases Green Thumb’s culture and employee stories, managing related updates to the corporate website and social channels. 
  • Support the design and execution of employee engagement and recognition programs that connect and celebrate team members across the company. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound internal communication requests from cross-functional partners, ensuring timely routing and resolution. 

Qualifications  

  • 5+ years of experience in corporate communications or related field; public company preferred  
  • Bachelor’s degree required (Communications, Marketing or related field preferred)  
  • Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences in tone, timing, and delivery 
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
  • Proficient in a variety of communication platforms, including internal email platforms, social media, WordPress, and Canva 
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with organizational goals 
  • Resourceful problem solver who navigates change and ambiguity effectively, adjusting strategies in response to new information 

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 be a minimum of 21 years of age 

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The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$85,000 - $105,000 USD

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