Executive Assistant
About the Role:
We’re a fast-growing, multi-state cannabis company operating since 2014 on track to open 50 new locations across Minnesota and Florida over the next two years. You will work closely with the CEO, COO, General Counsel & Executive Chairman to provide high-level administrative support, managing regulatory compliance and lots of projects. You’ll coordinate with Publicists, Lobbyists, Advisors and support overall company operations. You are skilled at coordinating multiple people, projects and tasks to keep operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Support & Communication
- Manage calendars and email for four C-suite leaders: triage requests, set priorities, and ensure timely replies.
- Be available for urgent needs; handle all information with confidentiality and discretion.
Licensing & Compliance Project Management
- Lead weekly meetings of potential franchisees with General Counsel to review progress, identify obstacles, and plan next steps to open new retail locations.
- Keep master project plans up to date, follow up on action items, and escalate issues when needed.
Real Estate Coordination
- Work with brokers, zoning consultants, and general contractors to evaluate and advance site deals in MN and FL by tracking site-selection pipelines, term sheets, due-diligence tasks, and municipal approvals.
PR & Government Affairs Liaison
- Schedule and manage calls with our publicists and state lobbyists; monitor progress on legislative priorities.
Talent Acquisition Support
- Arrange interviews, conduct reference checks, and assist with employee onboarding.
Team & Household Management
- Supervise the CEO's Personal Assistant's tasks.
- Support household and family-member needs as required.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in executive assistance and project management withing a fast-paced or regulated industry
- Expert in G Suite and Outlook/Exchange; comfortable with project management tools like Asana, Monday.com, or similar
- Strong at coordinating many stakeholders and tasks under tight deadlines
- Calm under pressure with excellent judgment on priorities
- A positive and can-do attitude at all times
- Discreet, professional, and aligned with pro-business values & ACT 20/22/60 business incentives
- This position is On-Site in Minnesota with up to 25% travel (possibly international travel)
- Able to work CST business hours, with flexibility for EST/PR needs
- Must commit to coming to work sober.
- Successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check
- Minimum 21 years of age
Benefits and Compensation:
- Pay range between $65,000-$70,000
- Employee discount includes 50% off smokable cannabis products
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program offering exclusive discounts from top national retailers
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
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