Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 09/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off - AFSCME
Division/Unit: Cannabis Management Office-OCM / OCM Director Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $26.58 - $36.86 / hourly; $55,499 - $76,963 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Work Area: OCM Director Staff
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 09/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off - AFSCME
Division/Unit: Cannabis Management Office-OCM / OCM Director Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $26.58 - $36.86 / hourly; $55,499 - $76,963 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
Work Area: OCM Director Staff
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Working Title: Executive Assistant
Job Class: Executive 2
Agency: Cannabis Management Office
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 09/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off - AFSCME
Division/Unit: Cannabis Management Office-OCM / OCM Director Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $26.58 - $36.86 / hourly; $55,499 - $76,963 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
Work Area: OCM Director Staff
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Executive Assistant will provide executive administrative services and support to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Director and other executive staff. The incumbent will communicate with agency staff, other state agencies and legislative staff, external stakeholders, and the general public. Duties involve scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, and preparing reports.
This position will deal with highly confidential and sensitive information and the incumbent must posses a high level of confidentiality, professionalism,
and time management skills.
This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is required to be in the office three days per week.
A successful incumbent in this position will be able to:
Schedule meetings, respond to emails, make travel arrangements, prepare reports, and complete other administrative duties
Maintain confidentiality
Mail, fax, and email various documents to directors, councils, and other stakeholders on behalf of OCM leadership
Independently exercise good judgement to seek assistance, answer inquiries, and perform administrative duties as requested by OCM leadership
Receive, screen, and direct phone calls and constituent inquiries to the appropriate receiver
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and celebrate diversity in the workplace
Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Executive, administrative, or support assistant experience that includes the following:
Knowledge of communication sufficient to answer phones, direct calls, and take messages; and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquires and/or complaints and communicate in a variety of formats to gather and relay information with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to perform administrative support work for OCM’s expense and budget administration.
Skill in customer service sufficient to provide prompt and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through email and other written or electronic correspondence;
Skill in word processing sufficient to:
Use software, such as Microsoft Word, to type and format letters, memos, reports, and minutes of meetings, etc.; and prepare, edit, and finalize emails, memos, reports, and/or other documents and types of written communication that are grammatically correct, in proper format, and free of spelling errors.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of administrative support experience as an executive administrative assistant or office manager.
Experience overseeing or managing offices and/or facilities.
Proficient computer skills.
Familiarity with Minnesota State policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge or experience with State accounting procedures: budget request processes, expense reimbursement, budget transfer, purchasing requests, etc.
The ability to celebrate diversity and a solid commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Additional Requirements A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment reference check
Conflict of interest review
Criminal background check The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Mai Vang at
[email protected] or (phone hidden).
About Cannabis Management Office The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is the primary regulatory office for the state’s new and expanding cannabis industry (including the new adult-use market, the Medical Cannabis Program, and existing hemp‑derived cannabinoid products). OCM is tasked with issuing business licenses, providing education and technical support to new businesses, administering grants to support community reinvestment and to organizations that will help farmers navigate the new industry, and overseeing all aspects of Minnesota’s cannabis industry. Join our team and become a part of OCM’s mission to foster an equitable cannabis industry that prioritizes public health and safety, consumer confidence, and market integrity!
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
A sense of purpose in their work
Connection with their coworkers and communities
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your Benefits May Include
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
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