Executive Director​/Operations Manager – Part-Time WFH

Executive Director/Operations Manager - Part-Time, New York-Based (WFH)

by Rent Responsibly Team | Job Posts

Updated on August 24, 2026

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, the Empire State Property Owners Association, 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
the Empire State Property Owners Association

Empire State Property Owners Association (ESPOA) is a newly formed statewide organization dedicated to protecting property rights and advocating for fair, balanced short-term rental policies across New York. Founded in response to the growing need for coordinated statewide representation, ESPOA is working to bring property owners together around a shared mission of responsible advocacy, education, and collaboration. As the organization grows, it is committed to building a strong, unified voice that supports both New York property owners and the communities they serve.

ESPOA is led by a thoughtful, professional board that believes effective advocacy starts with being prepared. Strategic and detail-oriented, they take the time to understand complex issues, do the homework, and approach every conversation with credibility and purpose. As they lay the foundation for the organization, the board is focused on building relationships, advancing practical solutions, and creating a respected voice that will serve New York’s short-term rental community for years to come.

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 ESPOA. This position is work-from-home and will average 45 hours per month. Applicants must be based in New York. The position will start in September.

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.

• Revenue Growth and Retention:
  Includes memberships, sponsors, donations, and the development and management of additional revenue opportunities. These activities will be conducted both 1:1 and 1:many, including the following:
  • The planning and management of virtual and in-person events, including capturing polished photo and video content for future use
  • Posting and engaging with followers on social media
  • Engaging with members inside the member portal
  • Developing and sharing new member benefits
  • Email Communications:
    Includes emails to members and subscribers, including but not limited to a monthly newsletter, advocacy alerts and regulatory updates, event registration promotion, news, and sales promotions
• Leadership meeting management:
  Includes agenda preparation, meeting facilitation, action item tracking and follow-up, execution of directives from the meetings, meeting reminders, and meeting scheduling.
• Inbox management:
  Includes email inbox, social media direct message inboxes, and the member portal direct message inbox.
• Liaise with Rent Responsibly’s association support team

• Local news monitoring and media relations:
  Includes tracking important news developments, managing inbound and outbound connections with reporters, and preparing board members for media opportunities.
• Legislation and Issue…