[Closed] Executive Director – Part-Time, Texas-Based

[Closed] Executive Director – Part-Time, Texas-Based (WFH) 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 will support our client, the Texas Short-Term Rental Association, to lead its operations, advocacy initiatives, revenue growth, and member engagement. This part-time role is ideal for a strategic and mission-driven leader who can balance high-level vision with hands-on execution. You will oversee the association’s financial sustainability, stakeholder relations, communications, and advocacy efforts. About the Texas Short-Term Rental Association The Texas Short-Term Rental Association (TXSTRA) is a newly established statewide association dedicated to advocating for fair short-term rental policies, supporting responsible hosting practices, and educating stakeholders about the benefits of the short-term rental industry. TXSTRA collaborates with policymakers, local businesses, and STR operators to be the leading voice for fair regulation and responsible tourism across Texas. This role starts part-time with the potential to expand based on the organization’s growth. The Executive Director will report to Rent Responsibly’s Director of Alliance Operations and the board of TXSTRA. This position is work‑from‑home and will average 45 hours per month. Applicants must be based in Texas, and the position will start in November 2025. Key Responsibilities: Revenue Growth: Includes membership sales, sponsor sales, donor recruitment, and development and management of additional revenue opportunities. 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. Social Media: Includes posting content and engaging with followers, primarily by responding to comments or questions. Email Communications: Includes emails to members and subscribers, including but not limited to: Monthly newsletter Advocacy alerts and regulatory updates Event registration promotion News Sales promotions Content and Resource Posting: Includes publishing files and articles on the public-facing website and inside the member portal, as well as posting discussion forums in the member portal. Local news monitoring and media relations: Includes tracking important news developments, managing inbound and outbound connections with reporters, conducting media interviews, and preparing board members for media opportunities. Legislation and Issue Tracking: Includes monitoring the regulatory dashboard and alerts (provided by Rent Responsibly), monitoring other regulatory sources, and keeping a pulse on local/state conversations. Corporate Governance, including: Upholding bylaws Financial clerical needs (with the Treasurer) Annual reports Tax document support Orders and payments Reimbursements Basic budgeting and transaction tracking Sponsor payment collection Board Guidance (where appropriate): Includes providing strategic input, suggestions for operational efficiency and effectiveness, and generating ideas. Misc. Responsibilities: In-person event management Program and campaign development, such as surveys or election engagements Liaise with chapters (if applicable in the future) Liaise with Rent Responsibly’s alliance support team Board member recruitment, application management, and onboarding Rent Responsibly will provide training and support for all systems and technology deployed with TXSTRA. ** While the Part-Time Executive Director may support the TXSTRA board and treasurer with clerical tasks, the TXSTRA board is responsible for all compliance with financial, tax, and other applicable laws and 501(c)(6) requirements. Qualifications: You are based in Texas. You’re comfortable working with startups and small, fast-moving teams. You’re not shy about stepping into an evolving role and are excited about building the role as we go. You love marking things off your to-do list. Everything you check off meets your high standards of quality, but you don’t let perfection get in the way of a deadline. You are a solid, reliable, self-managed doer. People have confidence that if you are accountable for something, you will get it done without being reminded, and nothing will fall through the cracks. Your communication is impeccable. People rarely misunderstand what you’re telling or asking of them, and you interact fluently and patiently with others who have different communication styles than you. You sometimes enjoy playing a coach-like role and spotting opportunities to offer advice or guidance to clients. Similarly, you’re tech-savvy but comfortable working and supporting those who are not. You don’t shy away from making processes more efficient or creating new processes from scratch when needed. You don’t mind recurring tasks and projects and relish the opportunity to improve them with each iteration. You are adept at managing your time. You love task batching, creating and using templates, and optimizing your workday, but you can also juggle projects and flexibly shuffle priorities. You’re OK with and even excited to step outside your comfort zone. Required Experience and Skills: Minimum 2 years of experience as an executive director or closely related experience in a related field The ability and enthusiasm to build new policymaker relationships at the state and local levels Experience with email marketing platforms and social media management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Confidence in offering ideas and recommendations to clients and in team discussions Proficiency in Google Workspace Bonus Skills/Experience: Fluency in Spanish A well-connected network of policymakers in Texas at the state and local levels Experience in the short-term rental industry and/or short-term rental regulations Experience with non-code website management and content updates Familiarity with Hivebrite or similar member management software Experience using Slack Workspace Proficiency in Canva or similar graphic design tools Hourly rate commensurate with skills and experience (Estimated range: $30 – $40/hour) What It’s Like to Work for Rent Responsibly Rent Responsibly is a 100% remote team. We collaborate daily through Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace. We don’t measure our days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but through productivity and execution. Our teammates must be self-directed and have (or be able to create) the ideal remote work environment for themselves. We are a small but nimble and enthusiastic team, so those who are willing to jump in with both feet on team projects, wear multiple hats, and then switch those hats on the fly will be happiest here. We invest in our teammates’ growth, too, including professional development resources and opportunities to take on higher roles as the company grows. TO APPLY: Email our Director of Alliance Operations at hiring@rentresponsibly.org with your resume attached and tell us why your experience, skills, and qualities make you a good fit for this role. Please also provide links/attachments to three things you have produced in a relevant role that showcase your skills. Form letters and applications that do not follow this process will be ignored, but all genuine applicants will receive a response. Rent Responsibly is an Equal Opportunity Employer We believe in tables where everyone has a seat and a voice. That starts with us. Rent Responsibly is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace, and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression do not matter to us; only your merit, passion, and kindness do. Subscribe for more updates to your inbox #J-18808-Ljbffr