MN Cannabis Staffing is hiring: Executive Assistant in Minneapolis

Join our fast‑paced, high‑growth, mission‑driven cannabis retail company as an Executive Assistant. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact leadership role based in Minneapolis, MN.

As Executive Assistant you will support four C‑suite leaders, manage our licensing & compliance projects, coordinate real‑estate deals, liaise with government affairs, support talent acquisition, and oversee household and team support.

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 and handle all information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Licensing & Compliance Project Management
  Lead weekly meetings of potential franchisees with General Counsel, 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 elevate issues when needed.
• Real Estate Coordination
  Work with brokers, zoning consultants, and 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 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 and support household and family‑member needs as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive assistance and project management within a fast paced or regulated industry.
• Expertise in G Suite and Outlook/Exchange; comfortable with project management tools such as 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 and ACT 20/22/60 business incentives.
• On‑site in Minnesota with up to 25% travel (possibly international).
• Able to work CST business hours with flexibility for EST/PR needs.
• Commitment to sobriety while on site.
• Successful completion of 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 New Year’s Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.