Director of Government Relations

If you have an interest in being part of one of the fastest growing industries in the nation in you may consider wanting to work for Trulieve! If you have a desire to help others in need through your efforts, this may be the role for you! 

At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in a product they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in an environment specially designed to reduce unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the process as natural as possible at every turn.

Our products are designed to alleviate seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms, pain, nausea, loss of appetite, and other symptoms associated with serious medical conditions such as cancer.

Our specially trained staff works hand-in-hand with physicians to provide the right products and the correct dosage to ensure patients get the compassionate care they need.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website; 

https://www.trulieve.com

Requisition ID:  17994 

Remote Work Available: No 

Job Title: Director of Government Relations

Department: Government Relations

Reports To: Executive Director of Government Relations

Location: Must live in the Washington DC area / Remote

Salary: 150k - 175k / 25% bonus

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Government Relations, the Director of Government Relations is responsible for developing and executing the company’s government affairs strategy at the federal level. This role is critical in shaping federal cannabis policy and advocating for the company’s interests. The Director will serve as a liaison between the company and elected officials, governmental entities, and industry coalitions.

The successful candidate will be a "jack-of-all-trades" communicator with a high bar for excellence who can think strategically, take ownership of their projects, and juggle multiple initiatives under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive federal government relations strategy aligned with the company’s business goals.
• Advise executive leadership on federal legislative and administrative developments affecting the cannabis industry.

Policy Advocacy & Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, and key stakeholders, including federal trade associations.
• Represent the company in legislative hearings, public forums, and industry events. Draft policy position papers, testimony, and advocacy materials.
• Monitoring & Analysis: Track, analyze, and summarize legislative, regulatory, and political developments impacting the company and the cannabis industry.
• Provide timely updates and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Coalition Building:

• Collaborate with trade associations, advocacy groups, and other cannabis businesses to advance shared policy goals.
• Coordinate joint lobbying efforts and public campaigns.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure adherence to all lobbying laws and disclosure requirements.
• Prepare reports on government relations activities and their impact.

Team Leadership:

• Manage a team of federal lobbyists.
• Supervise internal and external team working on federal initiatives.  
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration, and accountability,

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Law, Communications, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs.
• Proven success in legislative advocacy and policy development.
• Strong network of federal political and administrative contacts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, presentation, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong understanding of federal government processes, and legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in or with a regulated industry.
• Experience with trade groups and political action committees.
• Knowledge of cannabis laws, regulations, and industry dynamics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.   A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position. 

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.