Property Manager

Property Manager – Camp Run a Pup

Position Summary
The Property Manager oversees daily operations at Camp Run a Pup, ensuring smooth coordination between our team, clients, and facilities. This role involves managing the day-to-day logistics of camp operations — including scheduling, transportation, facility and vehicle maintenance, and client communication. The Property Manager plays a key role in keeping camp running efficiently and maintaining the high standards of care our dogs and clients expect.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Tasks

• Oversee daily check-in and check-out of campers.
• Serve as dispatcher for all transportation routes and staff assignments.
• Coordinate directly with clients about scheduling, pick-ups, and special instructions.
• Manage scheduling for staff, transportation, and facility needs.
• Lead and assist with special projects to improve camp operations and efficiency.
• Oversee facility and vehicle maintenance, ensuring everything remains safe, clean, and operational.
• Assist with hiring, training, and supporting new team members.

Daily Routine (Monday–Friday)

6:30–7:00 AM

• Review booking dashboard
• Check and respond to emails
• Print daily report
• Begin dispatch coordination
• Answer phone calls

7:00–9:00 AM

• Oversee morning dog check-ins
• Continue dispatch coordination
• Update booking dashboard
• Respond to emails and calls

9:00–10:00 AM

• Plan afternoon transportation routes
• Prepare next day’s morning route
• Assign daily staff tasks
• Continue email and phone communication

10:00–10:30 AM

• Daily operations review
• Handle phone correspondence

10:30–11:00 AM

• Break

11:00 AM–1:30 PM

• Work on special projects
• Maintain booking dashboard and schedules
• Respond to emails and phone calls

5:00–5:30 PM (From Home)

• Clear booking dashboard and confirm all reservations are accurate
• Clear inbox and confirm all client communication is up to date

Daily Routine (Sunday)

12:00-2:30 (From Home)

• Clear booking dashboard and confirm all reservations are accurate
• Clear inbox and confirm all client communication is up to date

Qualifications

• Prior experience in dog care, kennel management, or dog facility operations preferred
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Experience with scheduling software or kennel management systems (e.g., Goose, ProPet) a plus
• Ability to lead a team with professionalism, consistency, and compassion

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $52,178.57 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Kennel Management Software experience (Ginger, PetExec, ProPet, Goose)?
• Have you ever worked in a dog care, kennel, or animal facility before?
• Have you ever worked with vendors or contractors (for maintenance, supplies, etc.)?
• Are you comfortable around large groups of dogs?
• Can you work Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM–2:30 PM?

• Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?
• Are you comfortable working some weekends or holidays if needed?
• Are you comfortable with a job that involves both office work and hands-on tasks?

Experience:

• Dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Property management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

• Chicago, IL 60634 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60634 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person