Assistant Area Manager (Short-Term Rentals)

Location: On-site in Newport Beach, California, United States; must reside within a short drive of the designated vacation rental properties and maintain an in-market presence.

Salary: USD 70,000–70,304 per year, plus a bonus dependent on skills and experience.

Company

hirify.global provides technology-enabled short-term rental group experiences and operates in the travel and real estate industries.

What you will do

• Support daily operations across hirify.global properties in the designated market and act as market lead when required.
• Inspect properties, maintain inventory of consumables and linens, and ensure compliance with operating standards.
• Coordinate housekeeping and routine rental maintenance tasks, including basic troubleshooting and property upkeep.
• Respond to guest and homeowner concerns through email, calls, texts, Slack, and tickets, ensuring timely resolution.
• Communicate with property owners, review owner distribution statements, and coordinate with internal departments.
• Train, coach, and evaluate field operations personnel while traveling frequently between properties and participating in rotating after-hours on-call coverage.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hospitality or customer-facing experience.
• Basic maintenance skills and willingness to perform hands-on tasks such as tightening doorknobs and installing drywall anchors.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Salesforce knowledge is a plus.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays with a flexible schedule.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and ability to spend most working time standing, walking, and driving between properties.
• Must reside in the designated Newport Beach area and be able to perform regular on-site field work, including bending, kneeling, climbing, carrying, and occasionally lifting more than 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience in hospitality or real estate.
• Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) designation.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Unlimited paid time off and parental leave.
• Fitness, mileage, and cell phone service reimbursement.
• Team bonding and off-site events.
• Complimentary and discounted stays at hirify.global properties.