Executive Assistant
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$65,000 - $70,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Edina, Minnesota |
About this job
Job Description
At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we're not just building businesses — we're building the people who make them great. Our team partners with leading operators across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail to deliver world-class expertise in legal, finance, analytics, marketing, HR, and technology.
We're looking for professionals who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and thrive in fast-changing environments. The kind of people who hold themselves to high standards, think creatively, and find satisfaction in solving hard problems.
When you join our team, you'll work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in the industry — professionals who share their knowledge freely and lead by example. You'll be challenged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of meaningful work that shapes the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in America.
Join our fast-paced, high-growth, mission-driven cannabis retail company an Executive Assistant. This is a hands-on, high-impact, leadership role based in Edina, MN.
The Executive Assistants will work in our corporate headquarters located in Minneapolis. Join the most exciting and fastest growing industry in Minnesota! If you enjoy working with and talking about cannabis, this is the right job for you! Enjoy a fun and collaborative environment with the largest discount on cannabis in the industry! Join our team today and start looking forward to coming to work doing something you love!
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
At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we believe great teams are built on trust, initiative, and follow-through. We invest deeply in our people — providing mentorship, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement across multiple sectors of the cannabis industry.
Here, you'll be part of a high-performing culture that values precision, reliability, and continuous improvement. Every project is a chance to grow your skills, strengthen your leadership, and contribute to something that matters.
If you're driven, resourceful, and ready to make an impact, we want you on our team. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Minnesota Cannabis Services.
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