General manager

Employment Opportunity at PLAYA: General Manager
PLAYA seeks an experienced and reliable General Manager to oversee day-to-day
operations on its rural campus and supervise on-site staff. This is a senior, on-site
leadership role responsible for coordinating people, facilities, programs, and
communications. Reporting to PLAYA’s remote Executive Director, the General Manager
will manage campus operations, supervise department managers, lead marketing and
communications, and handle routine operational and administrative functions. This role
will require comfort with hands-on problem solving, staff supervision, and
decision-making in a remote setting. This is a newly created position designed to support
PLAYA’s continued growth and increasing operational complexity.
Qualifications
● Experience managing operations in a campus-based, or hospitality-focused environment
● Experience supervising staff and coordinating multiple functional areas
● Strong writing and editing skills, with experience leading marketing and communications
● Experience with budgeting and operational oversight
● Ability to work independently in a small organization with limited on-site staff
● Clear, direct communication style and strong organizational skills
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
Compensation & Benefits
● Salary: $60,000–$70,000, depending on experience
● Housing: Furnished on-site housing provided if needed
● Health stipend: $600/month
● Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
● Flexible schedule with evenings and weekends required during program sessions
Applications will be accepted through 03/01/2026. Anticipated start date: April 2026.
To apply please email cover letter, resume, and three references to:
hiring@playasummerlake.org

For more information visit
playasummerlake.org/job-openings/