Property Operations Manager The Hamptons (Seasonal / Contractor)

Location: Hamptons, NY (must be within ~30 minutes driving distance)

Type: Contractor

Commitment: Seasonal Full-time in summer; Part-time/on-call rest of year

Start Date: ASAP

About Rove

Rove is a next-generation hospitality brand elevating the short-term rental experience for both guests and homeowners. We operate a portfolio of luxury homes across iconic U.S. destinations like NYC, the Hamptons, South Florida, and Aspen. We combine high-touch service with smart technology to ensure a seamless and memorable stay in every home.

We're backed by leading investors and are growing fast building a world-class team obsessed with quality, consistency, and hospitality at scale.

About the Role

As the Property Operations Manager Hamptons, youll serve as Roves on-the-ground presence across our portfolio of luxury homes in the region. Youll play a critical role in ensuring our properties meet the highest standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and readiness for guest stays especially during our peak summer season.

This is a seasonal, part-time contractor role. Expect full-time hours during the summer, and part-time, on-call work during the rest of the year roughly 520 hours per week based on project needs (e.g., onboarding new homes, performing audits, preparing homes for winter, etc.).

Were looking for someone proactive, hands-on, and hospitality-driven ideally with prior short-term rental experience and local knowledge of the Hamptons.

Responsibilities

Summer Season (Full-Time)

Complete quality control checks before and after guest stays to ensure home readiness and check for property damage
Coordinate with and supervise vendors (cleaners, maintenance, landscapers, etc.)
Troubleshoot issues in real time (smart locks, smart hubs, heated pools/spas, HVAC, appliances, etc.)
Restock supplies, maintain inventories, and ensure homes meet Roves luxury standards
Respond to on-the-ground guest and homeowner needs often on short notice
Conduct home audits and onboarding on an ad-hoc basis
Maintain accurate records in Breezeway, Notion, Slack, and other tools

Off-Season (Part-Time / On-Call)

Onboard and set up new homes (furniture assembly, staging, smart locks, etc.)
Conduct audits of prospective properties to identify brand fit for Launch team
Winterize properties and assist with seasonal prep (cover outdoor furniture, shut off water, etc.)
Support special projects (deep cleans, vendor transitions, preventive maintenance)

Who You Are

Based in or near the Hamptons within **~30 minutes drive**
2+ years experience in hospitality, STR, or property operations (luxury preferred)
Hands-on, resourceful, and calm under pressure
Comfortable working independently and coordinating with remote teams
Handy with tools and minor repairs; familiar with smart home tech
Tech-savvy confident using Breezeway, Slack, Notion, Google Sheets
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate properties independently

Compensation & Hours

Contractor (1099) role
Full-time (~40 hrs/week) from late Mayearly September
Part-time/on-call (~520 hrs/week) during the off-season (OctoberApril)
$35/hr including travel time and a minimum pay of $1000/month in offseason
Flexible schedule, particularly in the offseason must be available for some last-minute needs