Job Opportunities: CannBe Has Five!

CannBe is helping develop and advance the medical cannabis industry by implementing positive model dispensaries alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. The company is led by an impressive team experienced in developing nonprofit organizations, including the renowned Harborside Health Center in Oakland and Sebastopol's Peace in Medicine. CannBe's unstoppable team is comprised of experts in law, government relations, dispensary launch, operations, and organization development.

CannBe is looking for bright, creative, initiative-taking professionals to be part of our team. The company is looking for talented individuals who bridge the gap of design thinking and strategy -- believers, dreamers, thinkers and doers. This is a start-up organization that is expanding exponentially and is looking for the best talent to realize the greatest potential. CannBe needs flexible people who understand the dynamics of a start-up and are motivated to take action and implement structure and strategy where needed. The company seeks to embody an open, collaborative, communicative workplace where teamwork is fostered and encouraged.

CannBe is evolving, developing, and growing. Applicants should be independent, dynamic, flexible, and must embrace change. The start-up nature of the organization cannot be understated -- roles are fulltime, often with weekend and evening work, and may include travel. The company is riddled with tight deadlines, big projects, demanding clients, and an exciting, ever-changing legal environment. The organization is for those who are ready to dedicate 110% to the dream of developing the medical cannabis industry into one of professionalism and benefit to the community.

All roles are fulltime (and then some), may require travel, and are much more complex and dynamic than they appear! Qualified candidates should expect to pass a background check, a typing skills test, a proficiency test for Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and several rounds of interviews.

All applicants must submit a cover letter that is one page, a sample of your best writing, explains your current profession and why you're leaving/changing, references your experience as it relates to the CannBe culture and purpose and to the specific needs of the role for which you're applying; a resume that is error and typo-free, references your relevant experience, and no more than two pages in length; and three professional references including name, title, organization, phone/e-mail address, and how long you've known this person and the capacity in which you worked with this him/her.

All items should be sent by e-mail in PDF format to [email protected]. Please label the subject "APPLICANT: [Role] – [your first and last name]".

Job Opportunity 1: Business and Organizational Development Specialist

The Business and Organizational Development Specialist is responsible for developing clients' not for profit corporate structure, and overseeing all aspects of non-operations project implementation. This includes overseeing contractors responsible for marketing, public relations, business planning, and brand development.

The Business and Organizational Development Specialist must have a strong background in business development and/or nonprofit management, and be comfortable helping others develop and highly functional not for profit business structure. This includes assisting clients in drafting corporate documents, developing and managing their board of directors, drafting of business plans, project budgeting, and cash flowing.

CannBe's start-up culture is one of diligence, a can-do attitude, flexibility and openness to change. The ideal candidate will be independent, but a stellar team-player, who can change course quickly and smoothly. CannBe's favorite candidate will show grace under pressure and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intense, and dynamic work environment.

Candidates for this position will be outgoing, personable, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. This person must have a detailed understanding of the inner-workings of corporate structures, and be able to create and manage multiple new organizations at any given time. A Masters in Business Administration or equivalent experience is required. Candidates should be well-spoken and able to interact professionally with prospects, colleagues, clients, partners, and vendors. Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships is a key to success.

Responsibilities include assisting clients in developing the mission, vision, and image of their not for profit organization; developing appropriate legal entity and help client navigate filing processes; developing management and not for profit board structure and helping to recruit board members; overseeing the development of financial management tools, budgeting, and account systems; overseeing the development of MCDC branding, marketing, and advertising plan; writing or customizing MCDC business plan for client; communicating and coordinating regularly with operations development staff; helping client build alliances with local community members, businesses, and law enforcement; assisting government relations team with MCDC permit application processes; drafting work plans, timelines, and document maps for project implementation; developing professional lending packages for CannBe clients to seek investment for the development of their organization; preparing and filing bylaws, articles of incorporation, and other corporate documents, managing and coordinating multiple contractors (marketing, public relations, financial, etc.) for each client project, including scheduling meetings and deadlines; assisting in implementing human resources programs for new not for profit organizations; and reviewing and editing written materials from contractors before submitting to client.

Education and experience required includes a Masters in Business Administration (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of five years experience performing similar duties in an office environment.

Skills and abilities required include proficiency with MS Office (Central Desktop a plus); strong oral and written communication skills; strong written communication skills; excellent organizational and multitasking skills; and very strong memory skills. The ideal candidate will have proven abilities to be resourceful, energetic, get along with others; require little direction; and have the skills and abilities to take on more responsibility as the company and position grows.

Job Opportunity 2: Junior Government Relations Specialist

The Junior GR Specialist assists CannBe's in-house government relations team and outside consultants in designing and implementing plans to assist our clients in achieving desired results in local jurisdictions throughout the Bay Area and California. This person will assist CannBe's Government Relations Specialists in the development and implementation of effective legislative, regulatory, and political strategies on key issues impacting our consulting clients. A successful candidate will understand the impact that federal, state and local policy developments will have on the company and its clients.

The Junior GR Specialist will often be the first CannBe representative that community leaders and legislators come in contact with, so this person must be able to represent the company professionally and personably at all times. This position will be responsible for organizing community coalitions in advance of CannBe lobbying work, so experience with grassroots organizing is a plus.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable discussing medical cannabis policy with individuals of all walks of life. A warm personality and genuine passion for the issue are requirements for this position.

CannBe's start-up culture is one of diligence, a can-do attitude, flexibility and openness to change. The ideal candidate will be independent, but a stellar team-player, who can change course quickly and smoothly. CannBe's favorite candidate will show grace under pressure and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intense, and dynamic work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an initiative-taking administrative professional who wants to take part in shaping the medical cannabis community. This individual should have a proven track record of success and the ideal candidate will consider it a privilege to work in this industry, and specifically for CannBe. The ideal candidate would aspire to take on more responsibility and have the necessary skills and abilities to be promoted to other assignments.

Responsibilities include mapping out the power structure in each city; conducting outreach to local community leaders, opinion leader, business leaders, non-profit leaders, etc.; scheduling regular meetings with policy makers and staff for GR Specialists; scheduling regular meeting with local community leaders, opinion leaders, business leaders, non-profit leaders, etc.; providing administrative support to GR Specialist for drafting documents, providing timelines; attending hearings to provide support and recordkeeping for GR Specialists; conducting basic jurisdiction research on medical cannabis policy; assisting GR Specialists or appropriate Managers with time and project management; and performing document review as appropriate.

Education and experience required include a high school degree or equivalent, preferred 2-year or 4-year college degree (or equivalent experience), and a minimum of one year experience in an office environment performing similar duties.

Skills and abilities required include proficiency with MS Office (Central Desktop a plus); strong oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational and multitasking skills; and very strong memory skills. The ideal candidate will have proven abilities to be resourceful, energetic, and get along with others; require little direction; and have the skills and abilities to take on more responsibility as the company and position grows.

Job Opportunity 3: Operations Development Administrator

CannBe unites some of the most experienced and accomplished professionals in the medical cannabis industry to develop, launch, enrich and direct medical cannabis projects. With a focus on legal integrity and proven models of success, CannBe believes in a social entrepreneurship approach to member service, in hopes of promoting a shared vision of safe, legal and professional access for patients.

In order to enhance these services, CannBe is searching for a highly motivated professional to serve as the company's Operations Development Administrator.

The Operations Development Administrator is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the retail operation of our clients' medical cannabis dispensaries. This includes aiding the Operations Development Specialist in overseeing all contractors for the build-out of a retail operation, developing inventory and needs lists, conducting property analysis, recruiting of staff, creating personnel infrastructure, and overseeing all other aspects of opening and operating a successful medical cannabis dispensary.

The ideal candidate will be independent as well as a supportive team-player, who can change course quickly and smoothly. CannBe's preferred candidate will show grace under pressure and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intense and dynamic work environment. Candidates should be well-spoken and able to interact professionally with prospects, colleagues, clients, partners and vendors. This is an excellent opportunity for an initiative-taking administrative professional who wants to take part in shaping the medical cannabis community.

Responsibilities include managing the time of the Operations Development Specialist (ODS) by scheduling, coordinating, tracking and reminding the ODS of meetings and events; arranging, updating and presenting a daily and weekly calendar for the ODS; drafting work plans, timelines and document maps for project implementation; monitoring and adjusting project timelines and reporting adjustments to project manager; coordinating project management, research and reporting as assigned by the ODS; and supporting the ODS in project management and implementation by preparing research and relevant documentation for meetings; travelling locally to assist the ODS off-site; communicating with business associates on behalf of the ODS; managing and coordinating multiple contractors (marketing, public relations, financial, etc.) for each client project, including scheduling meetings and deadlines; organizing and requesting changes in training manuals, materials and checklists to meet each client's needs; reviewing and editing written materials from contractors before submitting to client; drafting and recording client meeting minutes; and performing basic administrative functions, such as making travel arrangements for the ODS and his party; data entry, filing and updating project phases; assisting in office organization, files and systems, and offering process improvement ideas; and supporting the administrative team and maintaining organizational communication by serving as a communications hub and relating prioritized information between CannBe team members, as well as relevant HHC departments; coordinating project-specific meetings, documents and timelines; accommodating the flux of "project completion date" workload by assisting the administrative team, correlating functions and delegating tasks (when necessary); and other duties as needed.

Education and experience required includes a high school degree (or equivalent, but preferred is a 2-year or 4-year college degree or equivalent experience) and a minimum of one year experience in an office environment, performing similar duties.

Skills and abilities required include proficiency with MS Office and e-Learning tools; strong oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational and multitasking skills; very strong memory skills; and proficiency in the strategy and development of Web-based training content, classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops. The ideal candidate will possess significant knowledge and experience in theory, design, and implementation of training programs that focus on adult learning methods and how training can be organized most effectively for them; have proven abilities to be resourceful, energetic, get along with others, and require little direction; and have the skills and abilities to take on more responsibility as the company and position grows.

Job Opportunity 4: Office Administrator

The ideal candidate will be resourceful, hard-working, efficient, fast, and detail oriented. This dynamic individual should be extremely adept at Microsoft Outlook and its other Office products, able to seamlessly multi-task, and aim for 100% accuracy. This person isn't one to say why s/he cannot get something done, but that s/he can, and will figure out how! Further, candidate should be well-spoken and able to interact professionally with prospects, colleagues, clients, partners, and vendors. Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships is a key to success.

CannBe's start-up culture is one of diligence, a can-do attitude, flexibility and openness to change. The ideal candidate will be independent, but a stellar team-player, who can change course quickly and smoothly. CannBe's favorite candidate will show grace under pressure and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intense, and dynamic work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an initiative-taking administrative professional who wants to take part in shaping the medical cannabis community. This individual should have a proven track record of success and the ideal candidate will consider it a privilege to work in this industry, and specifically for CannBe. The ideal candidate would aspire to take on more responsibility and have the necessary skills and abilities to be promoted to other assignments.

Responsibilities include answering and directing incoming calls, pick up voice mail messages, return calls; receiving incoming general emails and directing or responding to emails; data entry; send marketing materials and correspondence; coordinating follow-up to inquiries and creating reports; reviewing prospect qualification forms; greeting guests and visitors; running errands; organizing Central Desktop; organizing client information in software and files; making sure signed contracts and billing information is accurate and up to date; mailing copies to clients; processing mail; ordering office supplies; producing meeting transcripts/minutes; assisting with special projects as needed, coordinating meetings, events, and trade shows; setting up booths and representing CannBe at conferences and events; project management, research, and reporting as assigned by General Manager; assist in office organization, files, and systems, and offering process improvement ideas to General Manager

Education and experience required includes a high school degree or equivalent (preferred 2-year or 4-year college degree or equivalent experience) and a minimum of one year experience in an office environment performing similar duties.

Skills and abilities required include proficiency with MS Office (Central Desktop a plus); strong oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational and multitasking skills; and very good memory skills. The ideal candidate will have proven abilities to be resourceful, energetic, get along with others, require little direction, and have the skills and abilities to take on more responsibility as the company and position grows.

Job Opportunity 5: Partner Support Administrator

The ideal candidate will be resourceful, hard-working, efficient, fast, and detail oriented. This dynamic individual should be extremely adept at Microsoft Outlook and its other Office products, able to seamlessly multitask, aim for 100% accuracy, and should strive to minimize ripple effects of challenges to Principals and the remainder of the firm. This person isn't one to say why s/he cannot get something done, but that s/he can, and will figure out how!

The role directly supports multiple, high-level executives and their appropriate teams, and will take direction from multiple sources. The candidate should know how to take direction from several individuals – managing time, expectations, and communication appropriately.

This role will also be responsible for various writing assignments on very short deadlines. The candidate should have excellent writing and proofreading skills, and be able to capture the right voice for the audience and source of the communication. Further, candidate should be well-spoken and able to interact professionally with colleagues, clients, partners, and vendors. Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships are key to success.

CannBe's start-up culture is one of diligence, a can-do attitude, flexibility and openness to change. The ideal candidate will be independent, but a stellar team-player, who can change course quickly and smoothly. CannBe's favorite candidate will show grace under pressure and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intense, and dynamic work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an initiative-taking administrative professional who wants to take part in shaping the medical cannabis community.

Responsibilities include maintaining extremely accurate MS Calendar and Contacts for several Partners; tracking and reporting time worked for Partners; maintaining fast and professional correspondence for CannBe and Partners (writing emails, returning calls, etc.); taking on projects of all size and duration, while expertly maintaining daily administrative demands; creating and submitting accurate and timely expense reports for Partners; running errands; setting up booths and representing CannBe at conferences and events; taking concise, clear meeting notes and communicating and following up with action items; organizing the office (must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.); and all other duties as assigned.