Bilingual Administrative Compliance Assistant

Company Overview: Headwaters is a leading supplier of bulk cannabis focused on cultivation, bulk commodity distribution, and consumer goods. Guided by the tenets of sustainable agriculture and driven by a commitment to transparency, when you see a Headwaters product, you can trust that it does right by you, the environment, and the community.

Run by a group of cannabis innovators with a unique blend of business and agricultural knowledge, Headwaters is proud to be leading the Cannabis industry towards a sustainable future. At Headwaters, every decision we make—from production strategy to design—is guided by our three core values: Environmental Awareness, Community Partnership, and Personal Well-Being.

At the highest level, this position is responsible for local, state and other regulatory compliance across assigned cultivation and nursery operations. The Metrc lead will work closely with the compliance department, supervisors and technicians from multiple teams to ensure standard operating procedures are being followed in cloning, planting, tagging and harvesting. Additional responsibilities include proper data management in the state’s track and trace system. The candidate will work closely with the compliance department.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Administrative & Compliance Assistant to support our operations. This entry-level position offers hands-on training and the opportunity to learn the full California cannabis supply chain. You’ll report directly to our Director of Compliance, who has nearly a decade of legal experience in the cannabis industry.

Key Responsibilities

· Support compliance tasks, recordkeeping, and documentation for operations company-wide.

· Assist with regulatory inspections and communications.

· Track cultivation, processing, and distribution data through internal and regulatory systems (training provided).

· Maintain confidential and sensitive information with strict discretion.

· Perform general administrative duties: scheduling, drafting documents, and digital file management.

· Collaborate with cultivation, processing, propagation, logistics, CPG and sales teams.

Qualifications

· Bilingual English/Spanish required.

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Word/Excel.

· Ability to learn new systems and follow structured workflows.

· Professional communication skills and reliability.

· Must pass a background check.

Preferred Traits

· Interest in learning compliance across the California cannabis supply chain from propagation to retail sales.

· Positive attitude, integrity, and willingness to support varied tasks.

· Self-starter.

Why Join Us

· Learn CA cannabis compliance directly from experienced legal counsel.

· Gain exposure to all major stages of the cannabis supply chain.

· Join a small, supportive team where your work truly matters.

Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities for team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military status or disability in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. We hire and promote individuals based on their qualifications for the position to be filled. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Salary Expectation

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Technical Support: 2 years (Required)
• Data Entry: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25