AvantStay Looking for Policy and Permitting Coordinator at Ciudad de México, México Full Time

AvantStay delivers world class, authentic, tech-enabled short-term rental (“STR”) group experiences targeted at the millennial generation. We are venture funded and growing rapidly in the explosive $100+ billion dollar STR industry. We deliver a customized end-to-end experience that is tailored just for groups and powered with technology at every layer.

What we are looking for…

A highly-motivated and driven Permitting Coordinator to oversee our permit application and retention processes and procedures. This person will be responsible for researching and preparing submittal documentation for required short-term rental permits as well as associated work. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with an acute attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hyper growth environment.

What you’ll do…

• Prepare permit application packages that meet the requirements of local governments and jurisdictions, governing agencies or any other relevant entities
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities and manage all aspects of complying with conditions of approvals from municipalities
• Effectively track and complete all permitting related work including new permit applications and permit renewals
• Review expansion plans to ensure compliance in proposed jurisdictions, municipalities, etc.
• Work cross-functionally with the Real Estate, Legal, Leasing, Onboarding, and Operations teams to ensure timeliness of permit acquisition for each of our homes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on matters related to local municipal codes and to effectively communicate status of permits
• Act as the point of contact for appropriate internal stakeholders about requirements and regulations of government entities and municipalities to assist with compliance
• Research, monitor and analyze legislation related to short-term rental permitting interests and issues

When you join AvantStay…

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside an experienced and dynamic team, transforming the way people travel and vacation. Your place within the colossal travel and real estate industries will leave you with a wealth of opportunities to feel both challenged to innovate and rewarded for your efforts. Of course, we will offer you pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. AvantStay is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at AvantStay.

Requirements

What you’ll bring…

• Fluency in English
• Ability to meet virtually during US Pacific Standard Time
• Bachelor’s Degree, formal certification and/or 2+ years experience in Land Use, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or another related field
• 2+ years experience with permit applications and the preparation of related documents in the USA
• Knowledge of the regulations involved in real estate and short-term rentals
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with local governmental agencies, municipalities, and jurisdictions
• Experience in the real estate and/or short-term rental industry a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a team; thrives in an ever-changing, fast paced environment
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus

Benefits

• Paid $6-10/hour
• Biweekly pay structure
• Part-time with potential to move into full-time role
• Fully remote role, with freedom to work autonomously