Business & Operations Associate Real Estate, Rental Portfolio & Entrepreneurial Ventures | Northwest Arkansas About the

Role:

We're looking for a highly organized, trustworthy operator to support a growing real estate and small-business portfolio. This role touches everything from client-facing communication to backend business structure — ideal for someone who likes variety, can manage multiple moving pieces, and takes ownership without needing constant direction. You'll work directly with the owner across different areas: real estate agent assistance, managing of a short- and long-term rental portfolio, and future business ventures. What You'll Do Real Estate Support Assist with client communication, scheduling, and follow-up for real estate transactions Help manage paperwork, timelines, and coordination with lenders, title companies, and other agents Support day-to-day operations of the agent's business Rental Portfolio Management Manage guest messaging and communication across Airbnb/STR listings Coordinate with cleaning, maintenance, and co-host support to keep properties running smoothly Help oversee long-term rental communication (tenant inquiries, maintenance requests, lease logistics) Support operations across a mixed portfolio including short-term rentals, long-term rentals, development of an eco resort and future ventures. Business Operations & Structure Assist with setting up and maintaining business entities (LLCs) in coordination with the accountant Help establish and manage payroll systems as the team grows Support bookkeeping-adjacent tasks, recordkeeping, and general business organization Assist with vendor and contractor coordination for the construction/renovation business New Ventures Provide operational support as new business projects and ideas get off the ground Help with research, setup logistics, and early-stage organization for future entrepreneurial efforts What We're Looking For Strong written communication — you'll be messaging clients and guests directly, often representing the business Comfortable juggling multiple properties, projects, and priorities at once Detail-oriented, especially with paperwork, deadlines, and financial/business recordkeeping Self-starter who can figure things out without hand-holding, but knows when to ask Real estate experience preferred (agent, transaction coordination, property management, or similar) — an active Arkansas real estate license is a plus, though not required to start What We Offer Professional business support — direct mentorship from an active real estate agent and business owner, with hands-on exposure to real estate transactions, rental operations, and entrepreneurship Path to licensure — for the right candidate, the company will cover the cost of obtaining an Arkansas real estate license and/or related training Real-world experience across real estate, short-term rental management, construction/renovation, and business formation — valuable if you're building toward your own real estate or business career Room to grow with the business as new ventures launch

Details Location:

Northwest Arkansas (remote-friendly for some tasks; some in-person/local work likely)

Type:

Contract 12.5hrs a week at $20/hr Interested candidates should reach out with a brief note on relevant experience.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 12.5 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Application Question(s): A guest messages you at 11pm saying the Airbnb's hot tub isn't working and they're furious. I'm unreachable for a few hours. What do you do? If I handed you a random business task you'd never done before — say, setting up a payroll system — and said 'figure it out,' what's the first thing you'd actually do?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Fayetteville, AR 72701