Maebeth Property Management
Location: Ellsworth, ME
Maebeth Property Management has grown to become one of the leading vacation rental management companies in the Acadia region, proudly managing ~80 properties across the Mount Desert Island area — and still growing. Maebeth is building something special. We’re a local company with deep community ties, a premium service model, and a clear vision to become the gold standard in vacation rental management in Maine.
We believe in rewarding excellence, promoting from within, and building systems that scale. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with a values-driven company, we want to hear from you.
Maebeth Property Management is searching for a General Manager/VP of Operations to take full ownership of our local operations, lead and develop field teams, strengthen cross-departmental collaboration, and help scale the company to its next phase of growth.
This is a career-defining leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and wants to play a key role in shaping a company with deep local roots and ambitious goals.
You will oversee all day-to-day field operations and directly manage three core departments:
Turnover / Cleaning
Inventory & Restocking
Maintenance & Repairs
You’ll also work closely with back-office teams including Revenue Management, Guest Communications, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Client Communications, HR, and Upper Management. This role reports directly to the CEO and eventual COO (or VP of Ops).
Your leadership will directly influence operational excellence, team cohesion, and the premium experience we deliver to both homeowners and guests.
Lead and support departments to ensure accountability, quality, and strong team performance
Own field scheduling, logistics, and workload planning — especially during peak season
Improve and implement company-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Support adoption and training of tech tools for field efficiency (e.g., Breezeway, Hostaway, Monday.com)
Help onboard and train new field hires alongside HR and department leads
Partner on long-term initiatives including expansion, hiring strategy, and growth planning
Serve as the local leadership point of contact for field operations and coordination
3+ years of management experience in operations, field services, or hospitality
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Calm under pressure, great with people, and a clear communicator
Naturally low ego, high output — someone who leads by example and builds a healthy work culture
Obsessed with efficiency and systems thinking
Comfortable with technology; Maebeth uses a suite of apps that enable collaboration and efficiency
Skilled at having tough conversations while fostering a positive, accountable team environment
Must reside near — or be willing to relocate to — the greater Mount Desert Island, Maine area and be available year-round
Salary Range: $85,000–$110,000 annually (negotiated based on experience), with additional earning opportunities through performance bonuses
Benefits include:
PTO (vacation, sick days)
Access to Company Health Plans
Additional company benefits
Clear path to grow into an upper-level management role
Compensation, benefits, and responsibilities will grow with you
Relocation assistance considered for the right individual
Work Schedule
Busy Season (May–October):
5–6 days per week depending on operational demand
Some after-hours responsiveness for urgent situations
Off-Season (November–April):
More flexibility
Focus shifts to planning, process improvement, and systems development
Responsibilities
Lead and support departmental managers to ensure accountability, quality, and team performance
Own field scheduling, logistics, and workload planning, especially during peak season
Improve and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) company-wide
Promote and train on tech tools that support field efficiency (e.g. Breezeway, Hostaway, Jotform, etc.)
Help onboard and train new field hires in coordination with HR and team leads
Collaborate on long-term projects including expansion efforts, hiring strategy, and growth initiatives
Serve as the local leadership point of contact for field operations and coordination
3+ years of management experience in operations, field services, or hospitality
Strong leadership and people management skills
Calm under pressure, great with people, and a clear communicator
Naturally low ego / high output — you lead in an effort to promote a great work culture
Obsessed with efficiency and systems thinking
Comfortable with tough conversations and building positive, accountable team culture
Comfortable with technology — we are a technology-driven company with a suite of applications that help to promote efficiency and strong collaboration/communication
This is a local leadership role. Candidates must either reside near or be willing to relocate to the greater Mount Desert Island, Maine area and be available year-round.