Title: Hemp Program Coordinator

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: Hiring range for this position is $71,885-$82,668, commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: VA Cannabis Control Authority

Location: VA Cannabis Control Authority

Agency Website: https://cca.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Hemp Program Coordinator oversees the development, implementation, compliance, and daily administration of the organization's hemp regulatory and outreach program. This position ensures adherence to federal and state hemp regulations, supports licensed retailers and producers, manages program operations, and provides technical expertise and guidance to internal and external stakeholders. The coordinator plays a key role in advancing safe, compliant, and economically viable hemp production within the state/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of agricultural programs, plant production systems, or hemp/cannabis regulations.
• Understanding of federal and state hemp regulatory frameworks (e.g., USDA Final Rule).
• Skill in interpreting and applying laws, policies, and technical guidelines.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage data, maintain records, and prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to analyze complex information and provide sound recommendations.
• Proficiency with office software, databases, and digital record systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
  
  

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental science, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, program administration, agriculture, or related work.
• Experience working with producers, agricultural programs, or technical regulations.

Additional Considerations

Preferred / Optional Education and Experience

• Experience specifically related to hemp, cannabis, or controlled agricultural crops.
• Experience in government, regulatory agencies, or public-sector programs.
• Advanced degree in agriculture, environmental policy, or program management.
• Experience with data management systems, GIS tools, or regulatory databases.
• Experience delivering public outreach, training, or stakeholder education

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Angela Nichols

Phone: 804-540-2290

Email: angela.nichols@cca.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call (804)653-9490 for assistance.

The Commonwealth of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.