Short-Term Rental Manager (Community Engagement Manager)

Kansas City, MO • Full-time • Kansas City, Missouri, United States • $5.17k - $7.76k / month • 2h ago

Neighborhoods & Community Services - Regulated Industries Division

Location: 635 Woodland

Pay: $5,173-$7,759 a month

Schedule: Monday–Friday, hours based on business needs

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026

REQUIRES

Accredited Bachelor's degree AND
Four (4) years of applicable experience in planning/zoning, nuisance housing, building construction or inspection, health, safety, codes and ordinances inspection or investigations, neighborhood/community assistance, code enforcement, social services, background investigations or criminal justice OR
An equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience
Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies
Ability to obtain required police commission from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department
Ability to pass a preemployment drug screen and background check as prescribed by the City

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages the Short-term Rental program.
Supervises the Administration and Enforcement team.
Develops and maintains databases, spreadsheets and software such as Enterprise Permitting and Licensing, Granicus and MyCivic for tracking short-term rental properties and associated issues.
Oversees the identification of short-term rental properties within the City Limits.
Plans, assigns, and supervises staff conducting inspections and investigations as well as educational and training activities of a moderately large group of community Engagement personnel engaged in the inspection and regulation of short term rental properties for compliance with City ordinances, as well as Housing, Nuisance and Health and Safety ordinances.
Consults with and advises municipal officials, civic and professional groups, and individuals regarding short term rental program objectives, and related matters.
Realizes the goals as set forth by the Director and prepare regular reports on registration and compliance.