[CLOSED] Executive Director/Operations Manager – Part-Time, Arizona-Based (WFH)

Rent Responsibly, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking an Executive Director/Operations Manager to lead advocacy initiatives for short-term rental policies in Arizona. This part-time remote position involves managing revenue growth, member engagement, and operations. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for mission-driven work. The role requires familiarity with tools like HubSpot and Google Workspace, offering an opportunity for professional development and growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an executive director or nonprofit role.
• Polished communication skills across multiple platforms.
• Passion for mission-driven membership organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue growth and member engagement initiatives.
• Manage email and social media communication.
• Monitor regulatory dashboards and legislation.

Skills

Strong time-management

Organizational abilities

Responsive communication

Team player

Self-management

Education

Experience as Executive Director or related role

Familiar with Slack, Google Workspace

Tools

HubSpot

Hivebrite

Job description

Executive Director/Operations Manager – Part-Time, Arizona-Based (WFH)

Rent Responsibly is an education and community-building platform for short-term rental operators as well as an association management service provider to short-term rental associations around the country.

The Executive Director or Operations Manager (title dependent upon experience) will support our client, Arizonans for Responsible Tourism, to lead its revenue growth, member engagement, operations, and advocacy initiatives. This part‑time role is ideal for a self‑managed go‑getter who can balance ambition and creativity with hands‑on execution.

About Arizonans for Responsible Tourism

Arizonans for Responsible Tourism (AZRT) is a statewide association dedicated to advocating for fair and sustainable short‑term rental policies, supporting responsible hosting, and educating stakeholders about the benefits of the short‑term rental industry. AZRT collaborates with policymakers, local businesses, and STR operators to be the leading voice for fair regulation and responsible tourism across Arizona.

AZRT is powered by a hands‑on, forward‑thinking board that works hard and genuinely enjoys the work. They are collaborative, proactive, and quick to roll up their sleeves, whether that means meeting with lawmakers, brainstorming creative campaigns, or jumping into social media to share their voice. This is a group that takes the mission seriously but brings big energy, fresh ideas, and a can‑do spirit to everything they do.

This role starts part‑time with the potential to expand based on the organization’s growth.

The Executive Director or Operations Manager will report to Rent Responsibly’s Director of Alliance Operations and the board of AZRT. This position is work‑from‑home and will average 30 hours per month. Applicants must be based in Arizona. The position will start in April 2026.

Candidates without executive director experience will start as Operational Manager and, with success in the role, be provided training and professional development to become an Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Revenue Growth and Retention: Includes memberships, sponsors, donations, and the development and management of additional revenue opportunities—a combination of 1:1 and 1:many activities such as virtual and in‑person events, social‑media engagement, member portal interaction, new member benefits, and email communications (monthly newsletter, advocacy alerts, event promotion, news, sales promotions).
• Leadership meeting management: Agenda preparation, meeting facilitation, action‑item tracking and follow‑up, execution of directives, meeting reminders, and scheduling.
• Inbox management: Email inbox, social media direct‑message inboxes, and member‑portal direct‑message inbox.
• Liaise with Rent Responsibly’s association support team.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Local news monitoring and media relations: Track important news developments, manage inbound and outbound connections with reporters, and prepare board members for media opportunities.
• Legislation and Issue Tracking: Monitor the regulatory dashboard and alerts (provided by Rent Responsibly), other regulatory sources, and keep a pulse on local/state conversations.
• As‑Needed Responsibilities:
  • Program and campaign development, such as surveys or election engagements.
  • Liaise with chapters if applicable in the future.
  • Board member and volunteer recruitment, application management, and onboarding.

Candidates with qualified experience in the following may also be asked to help with:

• Board Guidance (where appropriate): Uphold bylaws, provide strategic input, enhance operational efficiency, and generate ideas.
• Financial clerical needs (with the Treasurer): Annual reports, tax document support, orders and payments, reimbursements, basic budgeting and transaction tracking, sponsor payment collection.

Rent Responsibly will provide training and support for all systems and technology deployed with AZRT.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Based in Arizona.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an executive director or related nonprofit/volunteer‑based organization role such as operations management or project management.
• Polished, kind, clear, and responsive communication style across multiple platforms, especially social media.
• Passion for building and expanding a mission‑driven membership organization with a proven record of growing and retaining membership and generating other revenue.
• Team player with a can‑do spirit.
• Strong time‑management, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and self‑management; tasks completed without reminders.
• Familiar with Slack, Google Workspace, HubSpot, and Hivebrite community management software, or similar tools.

Bonus Skills/Experience

• Well‑connected network of policymakers in Arizona or eagerness to build new policymaker relationships.
• Experience in the short‑term rental industry and/or its regulations.
• Experience with non‑code website management and content updates.
• Comfort with small, fast‑moving teams and an evolving role.
• Coach‑like attitude, offering advice to clients, and tech‑savvy support for others.
• Process improvement mindset and willingness to create new processes.
• Enjoy recurring tasks and projects, iterating for improvement.
• Excitement to step outside comfort zones.

What It’s Like to Work for Rent Responsibly

Rent Responsibly is a 100% remote team. We collaborate daily through Slack and Google Workspace. We don’t measure our days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but through productivity and execution. Our teammates must be self‑directed and have or be able to create the ideal remote work environment for themselves.

We are a small, nimble, enthusiastic team, so those who are willing to jump in with both feet on team projects, wear multiple hats, and switch hats on the fly will thrive. We invest in our teammates’ growth, including professional development resources and opportunities to take on higher roles as the company grows.

To Apply

Email our Director of Alliance Operations at [e-mail] with your resume attached and tell us why your experience, skills, and qualities make you a good fit for this role. Please also list two references from relevant past roles.

Form letters and applications that do not follow this process will be ignored, but all genuine applicants will receive a response.

Rent Responsibly is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe in tables where everyone has a seat and a voice. That starts with us.

Rent Responsibly is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace, and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression do not matter to us; only your merit, passion, and kindness do.

Subscribe for more updates to your inbox