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Lac du Flambeau Business Development Corporation

WI

The role requires strong leadership, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance management to ensure successful operations. Ideal candidates will have 7 to 10 years of cannabis management ...

KBAT Enterprises Inc.

General Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... Cannabis Management (OCM) regulations, driving sales revenue, and leading a diverse retail team. Key Responsibilities * Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure full adherence to New York state ...

Origins Cannabis

CANNABIS GUIDE

Seattle, WA

Cannabis Guides reports to the Manager-On-Duty during their shift and to the Store Manager for ... personal development. Attitude * Our Culture is how we think, speak, and behave to deliver ...

Origins Cannabis

CANNABIS GUIDE

Seattle, WA · On-site

$20.76/hr

Cannabis Guides reports to the Manager-On-Duty during their shift and to the Store Manager for ... personal development. Attitude * Our Culture is how we think, speak, and behave to deliver ...

Origins Cannabis

CANNABIS GUIDE

Seattle, WA · On-site

$20.76/hr

Cannabis Guides reports to the Manager-On-Duty during their shift and to the Store Manager for ... personal development. Attitude * Our Culture is how we think, speak, and behave to deliver ...

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How much do cannabis management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for cannabis management in the United States is $125,894.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $155,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cannabis Management job?

A Cannabis Management job involves overseeing the business operations, compliance, and strategy of a cannabis-related company. This can include managing dispensaries, cultivation facilities, manufacturing processes, or distribution networks. Responsibilities often include regulatory compliance, financial management, marketing, and staff supervision. Professionals in this role must stay up-to-date with local, state, and federal cannabis laws to ensure legal operation. Effective cannabis managers help businesses thrive in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry.

What are some common challenges faced in Cannabis Management roles?

Cannabis Management professionals often face the challenge of keeping up with rapidly changing regulations, ensuring strict compliance, and maintaining detailed documentation. Addressing supply chain complexities, quality control, and adapting to new industry technologies are also frequent aspects of the job. Managers work closely with cross-functional teams including cultivation, sales, compliance, and security, requiring strong collaboration skills. Successfully navigating these challenges not only maintains legal and operational standards, but also helps drive business success and career advancement in this evolving field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cannabis Management position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Cannabis Management, you need expertise in regulatory compliance, inventory control, operations management, and knowledge of the cannabis industry, usually backed by relevant business or horticultural education. Familiarity with seed-to-sale tracking systems, inventory management software, and state or local licensing platforms is typically required. Leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities help you excel when managing teams and maintaining operational standards. These competencies are essential to ensure legal compliance, efficient operations, and sustained business growth in a highly regulated industry.

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Infographic showing various Cannabis Management job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,894 per year, or $60.5 per hour.
Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) - VID 216810

Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) - VID 216810

New York State

Albany, NY • On-site

$32.06/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

New York State rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 178 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 50 rated states

Job description

Duties Description The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is undergoing integral changes in the way it communicates guidance and materials that effect the cannabis program. The Change Management Office within OCM will be leading the project and is seeking a Temporary Program Specialist 1 to assist. Duties include but are not limited to: Conduct a deep-dive discovery process to understand goals, current state, and key needs of the agency.

Work with subject matter experts within the agency to develop guidance and materials to announce pertinent information impacting the cannabis program. Research website best practices and provide recommendations to assure communication of policies and procedures are effectively communicated to the agency. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand critical needs and pain points.

Perform internal controls testing of the unit to ensure correct procedures are being conducted. Assist with full website content audit including all pages, PDFs, images, and multimedia. Assist with analytical review to understand overall site traffic and how users engage with the website.

Assist with content evaluation to identify areas of improvement, including navigation, page layout, content readability, accessibility, and reducing duplicative content. Work with agency subject matter experts to archive outdated content and ensure accurate information. Assist in drafting new content and the creation of the redesigned website pages.

Conduct user acceptance testing. Perform other related duties as directed by the Director or other OCM leadership. Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience where your major job responsibilities included one of the following: accounting and auditing; investigating or inspecting regulated entities and facilities; interpreting and explaining policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals; policy analysis and research; surveillance; quality assurance that included evaluating whether projects met or are meeting requirements that included risk assessment; providing professional level economic development products or services; community outreach which included vulnerable populations; negotiating or approving contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other administrative control processes.

Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments NOTE: Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission.

We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM's EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov). NYS Office of Cannabis Management does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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