Property Operations Associate

Kasa; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kasa Travel Credit

Paid Time Off

Cell phone reimbursement

Health insurance

Wi-Fi stipend

Home office stipend

Equity/Bonus potential

Job summary

Kasa, a tech-enabled hospitality brand, seeks a Property Operations Associate (Hospitality) for the South market in the Studio Haus building, Austin. You will be the face of Kasa during guests' stays, assisting with relocations, providing local recommendations, and ensuring spaces meet brand standards.

You will collaborate with multiple teams to drive efficiency, manage inspections, and support operational improvements while working a schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Think like an owner with accountability for unit/building performance.
• Proficient with modern technology tools and uses them to complete daily work.
• Comfortable with using a toolkit and able to handle minor repairs.
• Establish and implement processes to ensure high-quality standards.
• Punctual, reliable, and willing to work nights/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and assist with relocations as needed.
• Coordinate daily operations and plan for next-day activities.
• Enhance VIP guest experiences and provide local area recommendations.
• Conduct regular on-site inspections to ensure spaces meet brand standards.
• Collaborate with Kasa teams and partners to drive operational improvements.

Skills

Owner mindset

Tech savvy

Handy

Quality control

Reliable

Collaborative

Smooth operator

Change agent

Process minded

Job description

Kasa is the leading tech-enabled hotel and apartment hotel brand and manager. We partner with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to deliver stylish, professionally managed accommodations to business and leisure travelers alike. We took the best that hotels and short-term rentals had to offer and created a new class of hospitality that is well-priced, reliable, and offers a large selection of great locations.

Unlike traditional hotel operators, we prioritize automation, AI-driven pricing, and data-driven decision-making to optimize revenue and improve guest experiences. Behind the scenes, we build technology that combines with our innovative operations to grow a globally scalable offering that delivers high-quality stays to guests. Our guests enjoy seamless check-ins, caring service, and attractive amenities — and if anything comes up, our on-site and remote guest experience team is available throughout their stay, ensuring our hospitality is rarely seen but always felt.

Location: 1812 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Time Commitment: Full-Time

The Role

The Property Operations Associate (Hospitality) role is an on-site facilitator of everything that the Kasa guest will experience during their stay. As a Property Operations Associate you are an important part of the South market, supporting efficient and successful operations for the Studio Haus building. You will be the face of Kasa during the guest’s stay, interacting with guests face to face, providing assistance and recommendations and address any concerns that arise. You will be knowledgeable of property operations and be an extension of the Guest Experience team. Through regular in-person unit inspections, you are responsible for ensuring that all public spaces are clean, safe, and well-maintained, including common areas and individual units, to Kasa brand standards, setting the tone of the property and are ready in time for check-in.

Like many operations roles, there is no “typical day” but you will collaborate daily with Kasa teams and partners to drive results. You will identify, prioritize, and execute cost-effective property improvements aligned with Kasa brand standards. You will identify, prioritize, and execute cost-effective property improvements aligned with Kasa brand standards. Daily tasks will consist of, but are not limited to: welcoming guests, facilitating guest relocations, planning + strategizing for next-day operations, enhancing VIP experience, hosting guest engagement events, and providing guests with local area recommendations.

A typical schedule for this role is based on business needs in your market, sometimes including nights and weekends and holidays, as we are in the hospitality industry. While you are not ‘on-call 24/7’ for this job, during emergencies, you will get a call and if you're available, we compensate above state requirements to a minimum of 2 hours Overtime, on defined days off or after working hours.

Unleash your career potential at Kasa

We're building a tech-enabled global hospitality brand that unleashes the potential of liveable space. Hospitality is at the core of who we are, and we are committed to providing our teams the same care we give our guests, neighbors, and partners.

Required Attributes

• Think Like an Owner: Think like an owner at all times by taking accountability for all facets of unit/building performance; enhance partner satisfaction through creation of value by maximizing operating profit per unit.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient with modern technology tools and effectively uses them to complete daily work.
• Handy: Comfortable with using a toolkit and able to devise clever solutions to common minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Quality Control Leader: Establish and implement streamlined processes that ensure adherence to high-quality standards through identification of proactive improvements and effective collaboration with external partners.
• Reliable: Takes pride in arriving to work on time and welcomes the opportunity to work nights and weekends.
• Collaborative: Works effectively with leadership and peers to meet goals and contribute to ideas that will deliver operational and experiential improvements for the department.
• Smooth Operator: Approach problem resolution with confidence, empathy, and creativity to swiftly and successfully resolve guest-stated and unstated needs.
• Change Agent: Supports tactical execution of change management efforts to implement new processes, tools, or technology including, but not limited to communication plans and training development.
• Process Minded: Effectively executes established processes with precision and surfaces process deficiencies which negatively impact the guest experience.

Required policy information:

• This role requires regular access to a reliable vehicle to use for work, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record with proof of insurance.

Don't meet all of the qualifications? We want you to consider all of your skills and experiences - both professional and personal- that would make you successful in this role. Although some qualifications are essential, others can be attained with time. We believe diverse perspectives, upbringings, and knowledge contribute to our strong company culture and we encourage you to apply.

Expected Results

• Role Objective 1: Drive quality outcomes through increased guest satisfaction and company metrics.
• Role Objective 2: Complete tasks that drive productivity within the operation.

Kasa Travel Credit: We love to travel! Kasa employees get an allowance of free stays with us in any of our locations , plus a discount on any night for friends and family.

• The Pay: The starting base pay range for this role is between $20 and $21 an d is set based on multiple considerations including business needs, market demands, talent availability, experience, and unique skills and attributes. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity, bonus, perks, benefits, and Kasa Travel Credits.

Paid Time Off: Full-time hourly Kasa employees accrue paid time off at a generous rate that increases with tenure.

Cell phone reimbursement: We reimburse a portion of your monthly cell phone bill to say thanks for using your personal phone during the workday.

Health Coverage: We’ve invested in comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most, including a company-sponsored plan with fertility coverage.

Other Perks: Qualifying full-time roles are eligible for a wi-fi stipend, home office stipend, and more!

Kasa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Kasa is an E-Verify participant. We will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States by matching information employees provide on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You may find more information here and here .