Permitting Coordinator

Who we are...

AvantStay delivers exceptional, unique stays for group travelers. The company has built a tech-enabled millennial hospitality brand to be the new standard for group experience. We are venture funded and growing rapidly in the explosive $100+ billion dollar STR industry.

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.

Requirements

What you’ll bring…

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Use, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or another related field
• 2+ years experience acquiring land use permits
• 2+ years experience with permit applications and the preparation of related documents
• Experience in the real estate and/or short-term rental industry a plus
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, processes, and applicable regulations involved in real estate and short-term rental acquisitions
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with local governmental agencies, municipalities, and jurisdictions
• 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

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. 

Perks and Benefits...

• The role has an annual starting salary of $45,000-$60,000 + bonus dependent on your skills and experience
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited PTO 
• Discounted stays at our properties
• Perks at work
• Team bonding events

Equal Employment Opportunity...

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.