Community Engagement Specialist – Locals Cannabis

Location: Based in Cincinnati, OH (regular travel to Columbus, OH required)Compensation: $20/hourSchedule: Part-time to full-time availability; evenings and weekends required

About Locals

Locals Cannabis is a locally owned dispensary committed to community, quality, and customer experience. We’re passionate about building connections, celebrating local culture, and making cannabis approachable and enjoyable for all.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a creative, community-minded Community Engagement Specialist to be our boots-on-the-ground presence in Cincinnati and Columbus. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, loves being social, and wants to help grow a brand through local engagement, events, partnerships, and digital content.

The Community Engagement Specialist will represent Locals at events, manage local outreach initiatives, support digital presence, and play a key role in enhancing our visibility both online and in the community. Expect 50-75% travel, with some evenings, weekends, and lots of hands-on fun with grassroots marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Community & Events

• Represent Locals Cannabis at community events, tailgates, shows, festivals, and industry functions.
• Drive outreach initiatives including senior, veteran, and community awareness campaigns.
• Build partnerships with micro-influencers, local businesses, and brand ambassadors.
• Collaborate with local businesses and organizations for co-promotions and partnerships.
• Provide event feedback and competitive research to guide marketing strategy.

Digital & PR Support

• Support PR efforts by engaging with local media, newspapers, and bloggers.
• Manage Locals’ Google Business Profile: update photos, optimize content, ensure accuracy.
• Oversee reputation management by responding to online reviews (positive and negative).
• Support SEO efforts in collaboration with contractors.
• Capture photos and videos at events for social media and marketing use.
• Help create content for blogs, educational videos, and presentations.
• Support social media outreach, including influencer engagement (via DM) and local posting plans.

Qualifications

• Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with the public and representing a brand at events.
• Ability to travel frequently between Cincinnati and Columbus (75% travel).
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be able to pass an FBI/BCI background check.
• 1–2 years of experience in marketing, community outreach, or event coordination (internships or volunteer experience acceptable).
• Basic knowledge of SEO, PR, and social media platforms preferred.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Passion for cannabis and/or prior industry experience is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• $20/hour starting pay.
• Flexible, dynamic schedule.
• Opportunity to directly shape community engagement and marketing strategy.
• Hands-on experience in grassroots marketing, events, influencer partnerships, and digital content creation.
• Be part of a growing, locally owned, community-driven cannabis brand.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45203