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What is a Book Indexing job?

A book indexing job involves analyzing a book's content and creating an organized, alphabetical list of key topics, names, and concepts with corresponding page numbers. Professional indexers ensure that readers can quickly find relevant information by carefully structuring entries and cross-references. This job requires attention to detail, familiarity with indexing software, and a solid understanding of the book's subject matter. Many indexers work as freelancers or are hired by publishers to enhance a book’s usability.

What does a typical workflow look like for a Book Indexer in a publishing project?

A Book Indexer typically starts by thoroughly reviewing the manuscript to understand its content and structure. Indexers then use specialized software or manual methods to identify keywords, concepts, and significant topics to include in the index. Communication with authors or editors may be necessary to clarify ambiguities and ensure accuracy. Deadlines can be tight, especially near publication, so effective time management is essential. The role is often freelance or remote, offering flexibility with opportunities to work on a variety of subjects and publications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Book Indexing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Book Indexer, you need excellent reading comprehension, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills, often backed by a degree in English, library science, or a related field. Familiarity with indexing software such as CINDEX or SKY Index, and knowledge of publishing standards or indexing certification, are valuable assets. Outstanding time management, communication skills, and the ability to work independently set exceptional indexers apart. These skills enable accurate and efficient creation of user-friendly indexes that enhance the quality and usability of published works.

What are the most commonly searched types of Book Indexing jobs in Iowa? The most popular types of Book Indexing jobs in Iowa are:
Infographic showing various Book Indexing job openings in Iowa as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 4% Temporary, 29% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Portfolio Revenue Manager

Kasa

Des Moines, IA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

About Kasa

Kasa is the leading tech-enabled hotel and apartment hotel brand and manager. We partner with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to deliver stylish, professionally managed accommodations to business and leisure travelers alike. We took the best that hotels and short-term rentals had to offer and created a new class of hospitality that is well-priced, reliable, and offers a large selection of great locations.

Unlike traditional hotel operators, we prioritize automation, AI-driven pricing, and data-driven decision-making to optimize revenue and improve guest experiences. Behind the scenes, we build technology that combines with our innovative operations to grow a globally scalable offering that delivers high-quality stays to guests. Our guests enjoy seamless check-ins, caring service, and attractive amenities — and if anything comes up, our on-site and remote guest experience team is available throughout their stay, ensuring our hospitality is rarely seen but always felt.

Purpose of the Portfolio Revenue Manager position

In this remote Portfolio Revenue Manager role, your primary responsibility will be to maximize revenue and profitability across our diverse portfolios consisting of Hotels and Multifamily Buildings. You will have significant autonomy to drive performance by creating new revenue initiatives, developing cutting-edge pricing programs, and implementing targeted yield management strategies. This role lies within Kasa's Revenue Management team, which reports to the Head of Revenue and has significant interaction with the distribution, marketing, sales, financial strategy, and real estate teams. It involves regular interaction with Kasa's property partners and owners of the properties.

Unleash your career potential at Kasa

We're building a tech-enabled global hospitality brand that unleashes the potential of liveable space. Hospitality is at the core of who we are, and we are committed to providing our teams the same care we give our guests, neighbors, and partners.

Required Attributes

  • Profitability Driver: Drives revenue within hospitality organizations or airlines by maximizing revenue and optimizing pricing strategies

  • Market Expert: Analyzes market trends, competitor pricing, and demand patterns to determine the optimal yield strategy

  • Innately Analytical: Demonstrates analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze large volumes of data for data-driven decision-making. Utilizes revenue management systems, property management systems, and other technology tools to gather relevant data to make informed, analytical decisions

  • Prolific Communicator: Prioritizes open communication, alignment, collaboration, and financial acumen to establish yourself as a valuable asset to internal and external stakeholders to drive the success of properties

  • Owner Mentality: Evaluates revenue strategies and decisions not only from a revenue management perspective but also with a holistic understanding of the property's overall business objectives

  • Strategy Implementer: Track record of success in formulating and implementing strategies that maximize revenue, optimize profitability, and exceed revenue goals of properties

  • Culture Cultivator: Possesses a genuine passion for being a part of a world-class team that not only succeeds individually, but positively influences team members to engage, grow, and exceed expectations for Kasa.

Expected Results

  • Understand the Market and Design Yield Strategies

    • Understand market and demand drivers well enough to forecast competitive set's Year-Over-Year RevPAR Change for the next 90-120 days.

    • Proactively design yield strategies that consistently result in positive monthly RevPAR Index Change.

  • Communicate and Pivot

    • Set goals and pivot strategies weekly in a manner that allows the majority of your portfolio to achieve positive RevPAR Index Change and financial forecasts.

    • Create and distribute weekly strategy notes detailing portfolio weekly pickup, the impact of current strategies, suggestions for new strategies, and risk/upside within the financial forecast.

  • Forecasts and The Bottom Line

    • Conduct forecast processes in a manner that consistently results in financial forecasts being within +/- 3% of actuals.

    • Drive Length-Of-Stay, Market Segment, and Source mix in a manner that helps drive Net Revenue and Operating Profit up Year-Over-Year.

Our Interview Process

We like to do things a little differently for this role. The first step for all candidates is a short Vervoe assessment, which takes about 45 minutes to complete. It's a great way to get a feel for the day-to-day work, and it also helps us see your skills in action beyond what's on your resume.

Curious about the Kasa experience? Save when you book on kasa.com!Benefits
  • Kasa Travel Credit: We love to travel! Kasa employees get an allowance of free stays with us in any of our locations, plus a discount on any night for friends and family.
  • The Pay: The starting base pay range for this role is between $105,000 and $115,000 and is set based on multiple considerations, including business needs, market demands, talent availability, experience, and unique skills and attributes. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified. This role may also be eligible for equity, bonus, perks, benefits, and Kasa Travel Credits.
  • Generous Stock Option Plan: At Kasa, our compensation philosophy is to offer a total compensation package that over-indexes on equity to encourage our team to think like owners (by being owners) and benefit from the value growth that our collective hard work creates.
  • Flexible PTO: Full-time exempt Kasa employees are encouraged to take time off as they need and see fit, ensuring that it's not disruptive to their work.
  • 401(k) Plan: As you invest in yourself and your future, Kasa invests in you too.
  • Health Coverage: We've invested in comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most.
  • Other Perks: Qualifying full-time roles are eligible for a wi-fi stipend, cell-phone reimbursement, home office stipend, and more!

Kasa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Kasa is an E-Verify participant. We will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States by matching information employees provide on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You may find more information here and here.

Kasa does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People & Talent team.

A Note on Recruiting & Job Scams

The Kasa Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs kasa.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money or technology to work for our company. If you believe you are a scam victim, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly. US-based applicants may refer to this article from consumer.ftc.gov for more details.