*Must have extensive experience operating, acquiring, and managing RV parks*
Job Type: Full-Time, Management Level
Oak Wood Ventures is a private real estate investment firm founded in 2018. Oak Wood Ventures acquires, develops, and operates multifamily, RV, and manufactured housing communities in the United States. We seek to provide our partners with consistently superior returns by acquiring the most compellingly valued communities in our deal pipeline. Oak Wood Ventures applies its domain-specific property management expertise to maximize the operational and economic potential of its communities for the benefit of our partners.
Oak Wood Ventures is presently seeking a Vice President of RV Park Operations to work alongside the management and acquisitions team.
What will you have to do?
Operational Leadership:
- Oversee daily operations of all current RV parks, ensuring a high standard of service and guest satisfaction.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and the overall customer experience.
- Establish and enforce policies and procedures to maintain safety, quality, and operational consistency across all properties.
Staff Management & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop park management teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and operational excellence.
- Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, high performance, and continuous improvement.
Financial Management:
- Work with park managers to create and manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and drive cost efficiencies.
- Analyze financial reports, operational data, and key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and growth.
Acquisition Support:
- Collaborate with the acquisitions team to identify, evaluate, and integrate new RV parks into the Oak Wood Ventures portfolio.
- Conduct operational due diligence on potential acquisitions and provide insights on operational viability and growth potential.
Customer Experience:
- Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards of park cleanliness, safety, and hospitality.
- Address customer concerns and feedback promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
Strategic Growth:
- Contribute to the long-term strategic planning of Oak Wood Ventures by identifying trends and opportunities in the RV park industry.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the overall brand, increase occupancy rates, and drive revenue growth across all properties.
What do you have to have?
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably in the RV park, hospitality, or related industry.
- Proven experience in leading multi-site operations, with a strong track record of improving operational performance and profitability.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions, with the ability to assess operational impact and integration potential.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices for RV parks.
- Willingness to travel as required for site visits and acquisitions.
Who are we?
- We strive to constantly improve our people, our processes, our products, our services, our industry
- We value hard work, but not at the expense of our families and our personal lives
- We value health and healthy lifestyles
- We value a relaxed and comfortable work environment
- We all have big corporate backgrounds, but we strive to leave the negatives of the corporate world behind
What’s so great about this job?
- Exposure to Multiple Industries: Employees will experience first-hand what it is like to work for a seasoned company across a vast array of industries.
- Interactions with a variety of Leadership: Employees will be given an exclusive opportunity to meet and interact with strong industry leaders.
- Entrepreneurial: Employees will have the opportunity to work in an environment which allows them to network and expand on their skill sets.
- Culture and Benefits: Benefits include 401k, health, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA, and gym membership to LifeTime Fitness. We strive to obtain a healthy work-life balance and a positive work culture by celebrating individual and team accomplishments. Oak Wood Ventures encourages frequent team bonding and community involvement.
