Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The CEO will oversee all aspects of the organization's operations, including cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail, ensuring alignment with the board-approved strategic plan and tribal economic development goals. This role is responsible for building and managing a high-performing leadership team across departments such as HR, finance, marketing, and operations. The CEO will ensure full compliance with all applicable tribal, state, and federal cannabis regulations, including compact agreements, while maintaining transparent communication with the Board of Directors and Tribal Business Committee. Additionally, the CEO will manage the organization's financial health through budgeting, reporting, and long-term planning, and will serve as the key representative of the organization in both internal and external stakeholder relationships. Cultural stewardship and the advancement of tribal values will be central to the role.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop short and long-term business/strategic plans in coordination with the Board of Directors
• Lead the execution of approved business/strategic plan and recommend adjustments based on performance and market conditions
• Oversee all employees and day-to-day operations and decision making across CBH, Inc.
• Build, lead, support and oversee an effective director team across HR, future development, finance, marketing, and operations
• Ensure compliance with all tribal, state, and federal cannabis laws, including compact and regulatory requirements is being managed
• Develop and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial planning
• Report regularly to the Board of Directors with clear, transparent communication
• Represent the organization in key stakeholder relationships, including tribal leadership, government agencies, and business partners
• Drive operational excellence, profitability, and sustainable growth across all business units
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and alignment with tribal values and economic goals
• Serve as the organization's chief cultural and ethical steward, integrating tribal identity into the business mission
• Evaluate organizational applications and processes

• Managing assignment of project and oversee outside contractors

• Assessing the work performance of directors

• Communicate with media and represent the business organization externally

• All other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience

• A valid State issued Driver's License

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Must successfully pass a background check

• Must successfully pass a drug test for all substances non-cannabis
• Meeting of 3 of 4 qualification areas below:
  • Cannabis Industry Experience (minimum 5 years)
    • Executive or senior leadership role in a licensed cannabis business (retail, cultivation, manufacturing, or distribution)
    • Deep understanding of cannabis regulations, compliance, and licensing at the tribal, state, and/or federal level
    • Proven track record of managing growth, operations, or product development within a regulated cannabis market
  • Business Experience (minimum 7 years)
    • Executive or senior leadership role in a mid-sized or large company
    • Experience with business planning, budget management, and cross-departmental leadership
    • Demonstrated success in scaling operations, managing profit and loss, and building high-performing teams
  • Tribal Experience (minimum 5 years)
    • Experience working in or directly with tribal governments, economic development corporations, or tribally owned enterprises
    • Familiarity with tribal sovereignty, governance structures, and intergovernmental relations
    • Demonstrated ability to navigate political dynamics and build trust with tribal councils and business committees
  • Government Experience (minimum 5 years)
    • Experience working in or with public agencies, compliance, public funding, procurement, or policy development
    • Understanding of governmental processes, accountability standards, and public stakeholder engagement

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience developing or scaling vertically integrated cannabis operations (cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail)
• Experience in corporate governance
• Experience in corporate operations that include numerous interrelated businesses
• Experience in business finance
• Leadership role in launching or growing a Tribal Economic Development Corporation
• Familiarity with tribal compacts and implementation of sovereign cannabis regulatory frameworks
• Successful history of navigating cannabis compliance and licensing in multiple jurisdictions (tribal, state, or internation)
• Experience in creating and managing joint ventures or partnerships
• Background in tribal governance and policy development, especially around commercial enterprise and community reinvestment
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale operational teams and build executive-level infrastructure for high-growth organizations
• Understanding of tribal tax systems, reinvestment models, and how to structure enterprises to maintain sovereign protection
• Commitment to tribal member mentorship and workforce development, including creating leadership pipelines within the community

• Knowledge of digital marketing, brand development, and retail strategies in competitive or regulated markets

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with tribal economic goals and evolving cannabis market conditions.
• Strong financial management skills, including oversight of budgets, financial reporting, audits, and capital planning.
• In-depth knowledge of cannabis regulatory compliance across tribal, state, and federal jurisdictions, including seed-to-sale tracking systems like METRC.
• Experience reporting to governing boards, maintaining corporate governance standards, and drafting resolutions and performance reports.
• Proficient in managing vertically integrated cannabis supply chains, including inventory control, forecasting, and distribution logistics.
• Skilled in navigating complex cannabis licensing processes and regulatory permitting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experienced in reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts, with a strong understanding of organizational risk management.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems including ERP, POS, and data systems to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to oversee marketing, brand strategy, and consumer engagement while ensuring compliance with cannabis advertising regulations.
• Knowledge of HR structures, tribal hiring preferences, labor compliance, and the development of internal leadership pipelines. Ability to solve problems in a timely manner and deal with a variety of variables to arrive at solutions when no defined set of guidelines may exist

• Ability to listen to and consider diverse ideas and opinions and to make recommendations based on a combination of factors and information

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Self-motivated and possess the ability to positively motivate others

• Displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions

• Strong work ethic, and the ability to demonstrate the willingness and ability to put forth a level of work effort required to fulfill job duties as required

• Possesses professional appearance and attitude

• Possesses social and professional skills to develop and maintain productive relationships

• Ability to adapt well in a constantly changing environment

• Flexible and non-judgmental

• Possesses the ability to handle stressful situations and a high-volume workload in a consistently calm and productive manner

• Displays a willingness to accept new challenges and opportunities as a key to personal and professional growth

• Attention to detail and results orientated

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions provided no undue hardship would result.

• The individual is required to regularly work at a computer and enter data for extended periods of time

• The individual is required to listen and talk to individuals and before groups in the performance of the job

• The individual is regularly called upon to deal with stressful situations and a high work volume

• The individual is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time

• The individual is occasionally required to bend, stretch, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms

• The individual is occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs.

• The position requires some scheduling flexibility

• Must be located in Minnesota and able to work onsite.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to travel as needed

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Prairie Island CBH, Inc. employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

OUR VISION:

Prairie Island CBH, Inc.'s vision is dedicated to providing quality cannabis products, service, and experience to our guests. We are passionate about enhancing the lives of our guests and giving back to the community where we operate.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Prairie Island CBH, Inc. is a tribally owned cannabis company. We have a highly controlled and adaptive operation that will provide a broad range of high-quality products and operations. We bring legitimacy to the marijuana industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and by promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis.

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