Revenue Summer Internship at Green Thumb Industries in Chicago, IL

Who is Green Thumb Industries?

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is a national cannabis CPG company and retailer dedicated to promoting well-being through cannabis. With operations across the United States and a portfolio of trusted consumer brands, GTI is committed to delivering high-quality products while advancing the responsible growth of the cannabis industry. As one of the leading companies in the space, GTI combines innovation, operational excellence, and customer focus to build some of the most recognized brands in cannabis.

The Program

Green Thumb Industries’ Intern Program offers students meaningful, hands-on experience in the dynamic cannabis industry. Interns are embedded within teams across Marketing, Buying, Supply Chain and Sales, contributing to meaningful day-to-day work and gaining practical exposure to how GTI operates. Each intern will also own a strategic summer project, aligned to our commercial goals, where you will have the opportunity to influence our growing business. Throughout the 12-week program, interns are paired with a dedicated Intern Manager and participate in a thoughtfully curated calendar of professional development and social events.

Program highlights include:

• Touring our cultivation and production facilities
• Joining our sales team for in-market account visits
• Testing and providing feedback on new product innovations
• Attending a live, “real-world” marketing activation

In July, the full intern class comes together for our company-wide Summer Sesh event, an opportunity to connect in person with fellow interns and employees from across the organization. The experience culminates during the final week, when interns present their summer projects to a panel of commercial leaders. This capstone presentation provides each intern the opportunity to showcase their work and receive cross-functional feedback on their ideas, execution plans, and overall delivery.

As an intern, you will:

• Own a strategic summer project tied to revenue growth or operational efficiency
• Present final recommendations to senior leadership
• Receive mentorship from Revenue Team leaders
• Participate in professional development workshops and networking events from Green Thumb leaders across departments including Summer Sesh & Chicago Bud Ball!

Responsibilities

• Support Green Thumb Revenue initiatives to drive brand marketing, digital marketing, buying, sales and supply chain
• Assist with campaign planning, brand activations, and product launches
• Conduct market and competitive research within the cannabis category
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, innovation, retail, and production
• Analyze sales trends and product performance
• Support vendor coordination and product launches

Qualifications 

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel (experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in CPG, retail, or regulated industries
• Strong interest in consumer brands and brand storytelling
• Analytical and creative mindset
• Bonus points if:
  • You love brands, retail, or consumer behavior
  • You’ve built something — a project, a club, a small business, or a creative idea
  • You’re excited about shaping a new and evolving industry

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry