Permitting & Compliance Specialist (LATAM)

About AirGarage

AirGarage is on a mission to bring real estate online, starting with parking.

We replace broken parking machines, fragmented software, and manual, labor-intensive operations with a unified, data-rich operating system for parking real estate. We handle everything it takes to run and optimize a parking asset: payments, dynamic pricing, enforcement, license plate recognition, analytics, and more.

By building all of our technology in-house, we are able to deliver a magical experience for drivers while providing real-time visibility and revenue increases of 20-50% or more for real estate owners. That’s why national real‑estate leaders like Hines and Greystar, as well as technology companies like Meta, partner with AirGarage to optimize their parking facilities.

AirGarage uses datapoints like real-time occupancy, local events, weather, driver behavior, competitor pricing, and more to bring true intelligence to real estate owners’ assets for the first time.

We’re investing aggressively to make the physical world legible to a digital system: cameras, sensors, and software that generate a firehose of real-time data about the world around us. That data fuels models and algorithms that allow us to optimize performance at each property while giving owners the clarity and control they’ve never had before.

Before you can optimize an asset, you need to observe it. Before you can observe it, you need to bring it online.

We are starting with the $131 billion US parking real estate market because it is one of the most offline and mismanaged commercial real estate asset types. 26% of the land area in the median American urban core is dedicated to parking.

We are backed by top tier investors including Headline Growth, Andreessen Horowitz, Floodgate, Founders Fund, Abstract Ventures, and angel investors who have founded or worked at companies like Uber, Opendoor, Flexport, and more.

Want to learn more about AirGarage and the problem we're tackling?

Check out these podcasts:
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THE ROLE 👩🏾‍💻

The Compliance and Permitting Specialist is responsible for researching, applying for, and maintaining all necessary permits and licenses in each city and state where we operate on of our 300+ parking facilities.

This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to navigating complex and often unclear regulatory processes.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who is comfortable conducting research, but also comfortable making phone calls to regulatory officials and traveling to cities across the USA as needed to secure permits and resolve compliance issues.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 👷‍♀️

Permitting and Licensing for New Facilities:

• Research and identify all required permits, licenses, and registrations for new parking facilities in the cities and states AirGarage operates.

• Prepare and submit applications for permits and licenses, ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted on time.

• Follow up with local government agencies to track application status and resolve any issues or discrepancies.

• Manage our Avalara license management software

• Work closely with our regional and central operations teams to ensure we are aware of regulatory changes that may impact our business.

Ongoing Compliance Management:

• Maintain a detailed database of all permits and licenses, including expiration dates, renewal requirements, and associated fees.

• Proactively manage permit renewals to ensure uninterrupted compliance, submitting renewal applications well in advance of expiration dates.

• Monitor changes in local and state regulations that may impact permitting or licensing requirements and adjust processes accordingly.

Tax Compliance:

• Work closely with the finance team to ensure compliance with all relevant tax obligations, including sales tax, business & occupation (B&O) tax, and specialized taxes like commercial parking taxes.

• Research tax requirements in each jurisdiction and ensure proper registration, filing, and payment schedules are maintained.

Research and Problem-Solving:

• Conduct in-depth research into local permitting and tax regulations, often navigating unclear or complex processes.

• Communicate directly with city and state officials via phone, email, or in-person visits to clarify requirements and resolve issues.

• Document findings and create standardized processes for recurring compliance tasks to improve efficiency.

Organization and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain meticulous records of all permitting and tax-related activities, including applications, correspondence, and approvals.

• Use project management tools to track deadlines, prioritize tasks, and ensure no permits or tax filings are missed.

• Provide regular updates to the operations team on compliance status for all facilities.

WHAT YOU NEED 👩🏼‍🎓

• 2+ years of experience in a compliance, permitting, or regulatory role, preferably in commercial real estate or a related industry (but not required).

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience navigating government processes, such as applying for permits or licenses, is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with Avalara software is a plus.

• Familiarity with tax compliance (e.g., sales tax, business taxes) is a plus.

IMPORTANT NOTE 🚨

AirGarage is a remote-first company, but we also value in-person collaboration to strengthen trust and teamwork. Team members should expect ~6 weeks of travel per year for:

• 2–3 full company offsites, “Remote Weeks”

• Lending a hand to support 2 new location launches

• In-person onboarding as well as supporting other onboarding sessions for new team members

The rest of the year, team members can work remotely from wherever (US time zones) they’re most comfortable as long as they are performing well in their role. Attendance at in-person events throughout the year is expected—if you’re not open to traveling ~6 weeks per year for work, this role isn’t a good fit for you.

THE UPSIDE 📈

• 📈 Equity: Have a stake in the business that you’re helping to build and grow.

• 🌴 Work remotely: Live and work wherever you like! We believe in folks working where they are happiest and most productive. We currently hire teammates that are located anywhere within North America.

• 🏥 Health insurance: We offer health insurance and currently cover 85% of the cost of medical, dental, and vision plans for the primary employee and 50% of the cost of plans for dependents.

• 🍼 Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. The 12 weeks can be taken as a continuous leave or intermittently over the first 18 months of the child's life.

• 💻 Home office setup: Get a laptop + additional equipment needed to set you up for success.

• ⛺ Time to recharge: We have an unlimited PTO policy with a minimum requirement of 10 days per year.

• 🤑 401k: Make financial planning right for you with a 401k retirement savings program.

• ✈️ Team Off-sites: ~2 times per year our team comes together for a full week in places like Tahoe, Puerto Vallarta, San Diego, Park City, and Austin.

• 📚 BookGarage: Our team loves to learn and grow together, so join us for our optional recurring book club.

• 🪴Room to grow:  Our team will be orders of magnitude larger within a few years; as a part of our foundational team, you'll have opportunities to grow with us.

• 🏙️ Transform our cities: The opportunity to change the way that the world thinks about real estate use in our cities.

• 👐 Work with a diverse team: At AirGarage, we've always been committed to building a thriving team that represents the communities we serve. Our team is currently 40% female and 30%+ from underrepresented communities.

Note: Employment with AirGarage is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification conducted in compliance with applicable laws. Background checks are completed only after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

We understand that there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. We're looking for someone passionate, with grit and determination, who is excited to face the challenges of a rapidly growing startup. AirGarage is the type of company where you can grow exponentially, and we encourage you to apply to us even if you don't 100% match the candidate description.

AirGarage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance.  We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.