Sr. Front Desk Specialist

Why Vacasa

We started with just one home and an idea: to bring homeowners and renters together with smart technology and caring local teams. Today, we're the largest full-service vacation rental company in North America thanks to the people who give us their best every day. You'll fit right in here if you're curious, entrepreneurial, and thrive in a rapid-growth environment.

Why Operations at Vacasa

We live by a simple motto: happy team, happy owners, happy guests. Our local people are what set Vacasa apart. We're hospitality professionals dedicated to the communities we work with. We're the behind-the-scenes problem-solvers who create worry-free experiences for our owners and guests.

What we're looking for

Vacasa is seeking a hard-working, energetic employee who is passionate about delivering on the promise of excellence in customer service. By providing personalized attention to our guests and owners, you will help us maintain our quickly growing portfolio of vacation homes.

What you'll do

• In some locations, you may supervise other Guest Service employees
• Act as the first point of contact for our guests, vendors, and, occasionally, our owners within a local management office
• Be responsible for taking incoming phone calls, occasional outbound calls, and responding to emails or chats on a daily basis from guests who have questions or concerns about a reservation, statement or other concern
• Meet and maintain Vacasa standards and metrics such as guest satisfaction, accuracy, efficiency, and inquiry conversion to reservations
• Assist with the creation and delegation of maintenance and housekeeping tickets (If applicable)
• Build and maintain business relationships and open lines of communications with other internal support teams
• Verify unit availability to assist with scheduling vendor or realtor visits

The skills you'll need

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Professional in all forms of communications such as in-person, email, phone calls, video calls and texts
• Technical computer skills required on all forms of hardware - laptops, tablets and mobile devices
• Ability to work well under pressure in an agile, fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions
• Highly responsive and reliable
• Strong attention to detail

Work environment and physical demands

• The physical demands described here are an example of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work Sunday through Saturday, early mornings and evenings as needed
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for an extended period of time
• Reach overhead and below the waist
• Regularly push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and twist
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms

Compensation:

• $20 / hour

What you'll get

• Employee discounts and
• Paid parental leave after one year of tenure
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful
• Paid sick days and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Please visit our careers page to review our full benefits offerings
• 401K retirement savings plan with immediate 100% company match on the first 6% you contribute
• Career advancement opportunities
• Great colleagues and culture
• Employer Sponsored & Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Flexible vacation time
• Health/dental/vision insurance—100% coverage option

Vacasa is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other classes protected by applicable law. Veterans are encouraged.

Vacasa is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace is prohibited.

Some positions may require that you drive a personal vehicle and/or company vehicle for work purposes. Employees who are required to drive a personal vehicle must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and be at least 18 years of age. Employees who are required to drive a company vehicle must have a valid driver's license, be at least 21 years of age, and have been a licensed driver for no less than 3 years.

An offer of employment for this role will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.