West Coast VP of Operations & Growth

ExplorUS; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ExplorUS is seeking a Vice President of West Coast Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a portion of the Company’s portfolio. The role drives performance, growth, profitability, and excellence while collaborating with site leadership, agency partners, and corporate teams.

You will lead with a hands-on, relationship-driven approach, building teams, strengthening agency partnerships, and maximizing operational results across the West Coast.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level operations leadership in hospitality or multi-site ops, preferably with NPS, USFS, or similar agencies.
• Proven executive leadership overseeing multi-site operations and driving financial performance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or hospitality management or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to site management teams.
• Coach and develop leaders to strengthen management capability and succession.
• Partner with HR to align staffing, forecasts, and revenue projections.
• Lead budgeting and financial planning; monitor performance and report findings.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and standards; drive process improvements.
• Oversee vendor and client relationships to support productivity and service quality.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (business / hospitality)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ExplorUS is seeking a Vice President of West Coast Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a portion of the Company’s portfolio. The role drives performance, growth, profitability, and excellence while collaborating with site leadership, agency partners, and corporate teams.

You will lead with a hands-on, relationship-driven approach, building teams, strengthening agency partnerships, and maximizing operational results across the West Coast.