Executive Assistant

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Missoula, MT
Company: Montana Knife Company
Reports to: CMO/VP

About Montana Knife Company

Montana Knife Company (MKC) is committed to making world-class knives right here in the USA. Built by hunters, craftsmen, and problem-solvers, we pride ourselves on quality, integrity, and relentless attention to detail.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant to the CMO/VP acts as a force multiplier for the marketing and leadership team. This role blends traditional executive support with hands-on involvement in marketing operations, campaign coordination, and brand execution. This role is central to keeping the marketing engine running efficiently. You’ll help keep high-visibility initiatives on track in a fast-moving, founder-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate complex calendars, balancing both business and personal commitments
Arrange and oversee travel logistics, including domestic and international itineraries
Act as a point of contact by monitoring communications and addressing time-sensitive matters on behalf of the CMO/VP
Maintain a high level of accuracy and foresight, anticipating shifting priorities and competing demands
Act as liaison between marketing, product, operations, and external partners
Order office supplies and help maintain an organized office environment; identify opportunities to improve internal processes and workflows

Qualifications

3-5+ years supporting a senior leader (marketing or executive team preferred)
Thrives under pressure, able to juggle competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines with high-quality results
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack and productivity tools
Excellent written, verbal communication and calendar management skills
Comfortable working in a growing, hands-on manufacturing environment
Strong “no task too big or too small” mentality with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude