- Wages/Pay
- $5,000.00 - $5,600.00 / month
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- Aug 10, 2026
Job Opening: Seasonal Onsite Cottage Manager
Property: Jacobson's Cottages (Midvale Hospitality Group)
Location: East Glacier, MT
Season Duration: August 10, 2026, through October 1, 2026
Classification: W-2 Employee, Full-Time (Seasonal)
The Role
Midvale Hospitality Group is seeking a hands-on, hospitality-driven Manager to oversee
daily operations, ensure a quality guest experience, and manage our property for the
remainder of the 2026 season. This is a mandatory live-on-site role that requires a mix
of guest relations, operational oversight, and property maintenance.
Compensation Package
We offer a highly competitive compensation package detailing both direct wages and
employer-provided benefits:
• Base Salary: $5,600.00 per month, paid bi-weekly at $2,584 per pay period.
• Performance Bonus: $20 for every 5-star public review that specifically
mentions the manger by name or property cleanliness. Eligible reviews must be
from verified paying guests on Google, Airbnb, VRBO, TripAdvisor, Booking.com,
or our direct website.
Included Housing & Utilities (Estimated Monthly Value: $1,225.00)
• Onsite Housing: Exclusive use of the onsite RV Trailer. This housing is provided
as a mandatory condition of employment and is tied directly to active
employment.
• Covered Utilities: High-speed internet, water, electricity, and trash service are
fully covered.
• Note: Under IRS guidelines, employer-provided housing required for the job is
generally non-taxable.
Schedule & Lifestyle
• Work Week: 5 days per week, with standard two consecutive guaranteed days
off (days TBD depending on staffing schedules)
• Active Hours: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM on scheduled workdays. This includes a
mandatory 2-hour midday break when guest activity is at its lowest.
• On-Call Protocol: Strictly limited to true emergencies requiring immediate
intervention to prevent property damage or physical harm, Onsite Manager is
required to be available via phone/text with a 10 to 15-minute response time, 5
days a week. Physical deployment for to true emergencies expected within 20
minutes.
Core Responsibilities
• Guest Experience: Act as the primary interface for guests, manage online
inquiries, answer questions in person, and ensure a seamless, contactless
check-in process.
• Operational Oversight: Manage the cleaning program, find and hire staff,
manage staff payroll budget, oversee cleaners, clean rooms when needed,
inspect cottages to guarantee high standards, and recommend operational
efficiencies.
• Property Maintenance: Handle daily landscaping, groundskeeping, and minor
maintenance tasks such as unclogging sinks, changing bulbs, and paint
touchups.
• Reputation Management: Drive guest satisfaction to secure positive public
reviews and perform additional tasks related to running rental cabins as needed.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to email isaac@midvalehospitality.com with a résumé and any questions.
Contact Info
- Isaac Johnston
- isaac@midvalehospitality.com
- (406) 471-4662
- stayjacobsonscottages.com
Jacobson’s Cottages
We are a small hospitality company based East Glacier Park, Montana with big ideas about hospitality and the future of recreation based stays. We currently have a small cabin resort in East Glacier, Montana with plans to expand.
- Location
- Montana
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 7
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- On-site manager will have access to a 2021 30' foot RV camper with utilities and Wi-Fi included
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- None
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
