Executive Personal Assistant (Remote with Travel Flexibility) Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail\-oriented Executive Personal Assistant to support a dynamic business executive operating primarily within the cannabis industry, with additional involvement in the food and hospitality sector.
This role requires a high level of discretion, adaptability, and initiative. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast\-paced entrepreneurial environment, is comfortable managing both business and personal responsibilities, and can anticipate needs before they arise.
While this is primarily a remote position, occasional travel may be required to support in\-person meetings, business operations, or special projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Calendar \& Schedule Management
- Coordinate and manage daily, weekly, and long\-term schedules
- Prioritize meetings, calls, and deadlines across multiple business ventures
- Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve them
- Draft, send, and respond to emails on behalf of the executive
- Serve as a point of contact for external communications
- Screen and manage phone calls, messages, and inquiries
- Handle a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks
- Organize digital files, documents, and records
- Assist with data entry, document preparation, and light reporting
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, calls, and appointments
- Prepare agendas and materials as needed
- Take accurate meeting minutes and track follow\-ups/action items
- Manage and track both personal and business\-related tasks
- Assist in executing projects across multiple companies and industries
- Ensure deadlines are met and priorities are maintained
- Be available for occasional travel to assist on\-site when needed
- Handle sensitive business and personal information with the highest level of confidentiality
- Exercise sound judgment in all communications and decision\-making
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role
- Exceptional organizational and time\-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- High level of professionalism and discretion
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast\-paced environment
- Tech\-savvy (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, scheduling tools, etc.)
- Self\-starter with the ability to work independently in a remote setting
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally
- Experience working with executives in cannabis, food, hospitality, or startup environments
- Familiarity with regulatory or compliance\-heavy industries
- Experience managing multiple business entities or projects simultaneously
- Remote\-first role with flexible working hours based on executive needs
- Occasional travel may be required
- Fast\-paced, entrepreneurial environment with exposure to multiple industries
- The executive’s schedule runs seamlessly and efficiently
- Communications are handled promptly and professionally
- Tasks and projects are proactively managed without constant oversight
- The assistant becomes a trusted extension of the executive
- Associate (Preferred)
- Kingsport, TN 37660 (Preferred)
* Communication Management
* Administrative Support
* Meeting Coordination \& Support
* Task \& Project Management
* Travel \& Logistics
* Confidentiality \& Discretion
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Work Environment
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Pay: $14\.00 \- $18\.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20\.0 – 40\.0 per week
Education:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingsport, TN 37660