What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Coordinator position at nabis?
About Nabis
Nabis is the #1 Licensed Cannabis Wholesale Platform in the world with the largest portfolio of cannabis brands, supplying hundreds of brands to retailers across California, New York, and Nevada. Our mission is to empower the world to discover cannabis by providing choice, access, and innovation.
We’re at the forefront of this movement and are building an innovative technology-first platform to scale the entirety of the cannabis industry. Through dedication to enhancing efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction, Nabis is paving the way for sweeping legalization.
Our team, backed by Y Combinator and from a celebrity roster of tech luminaries and celebrities, including Doordash co-founder Stanley Tang, NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana, Gmail creator Paul Buchheit, and Twitch cofounder Justin Kan, is scaling the cannabis supply chain with technology and our ultimate goal is to become the largest distributor of cannabis products in the world.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT NABIS!
- Competitive pay starting at $22.00 per hour, paid weekly.
- You'll work at the fastest growing cannabis startup in California!
- Medical/Dental/Vision offered to all full-time employees.
- Well-rounded co-workers and teammates that are all striving towards the same goal. Nabis maintains a fun and energetic culture!
- Competitive compensation.
The Role
Nabis is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Coordinator to ensure seamless communication and operational alignment between our local distribution teams, partner brands, and internal compliance leadership. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of Nabis’ regulatory operations, overseeing testing workflows, and collaborating to define and teach best practices that will pave the way for scaling Nabis’ central distribution offering. The ideal candidate is highly organized, solutions-driven, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary compliance liaison between local operations and internal compliance leadership, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange. ● Oversee local testing responsibilities and manage communication between Nabis, licensed laboratory partners, and brand representatives.
- Act as the local point person for central distribution coordination, collaborating closely with the Woodlake facility and Embarc’s distribution team to ensure compliance integrity across all shipments.
- Maintain METRC license integrity by actively monitoring for rejected packages, addressing discrepancies, and resolving compliance red flags in real time. ● Support rollout and implementation of new SOPs introduced to the delivery spokes, specifically those related to reverse fulfillment and product processing workflows. ● Communicate compliance expectations clearly to local staff and ensure consistent adherence to company protocols and state regulations.
- Proactively identify areas of compliance risk and collaborate with leadership to implement preventive and corrective actions.
Desired Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in cannabis operations, regulatory compliance, or distribution preferred
- Strong familiarity with METRC and cannabis compliance tracking systems ● Knowledge of California cannabis regulations and the operational implications of distribution compliance
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, third-party vendors, and regulatory partners
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and reporting
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve compliance discrepancies quickly and professionally
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment ● Excellent judgment, problem-solving skills, and professional communication ● Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities and new procedures ● Proficiency in Google Workspace and comfort learning new software platforms ● Must be over 21 years of age and eligible to work in the United States ● Cannabis industry experience strongly preferred
Nabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nabis is seeking to create a diverse work environment because all teams are stronger with different perspectives and life experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employees and contractors of Nabis are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.