Beach Programs Lead: Safe, Sustainable Island Experience

Town of Hilton Head Island; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking a Beach Programs Manager to oversee and advance the Town's beach programs, ensuring a safe, welcoming, environmentally responsible, and best-in-class experience for residents and visitors alike. Hilton Head Island's beaches attract millions of visitors yearly, offering a unique opportunity to shape the experience at a treasured asset.

If you are passionate about public service, environmental stewardship, and leading innovative programs that make a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading complex programs, projects, contracts, or public initiatives
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Defines and communicates a best-in-class beach experience balancing hospitality, education, accessibility, and public safety.
• Establishes partnerships with Town departments, contractors, agencies, environmental organizations, and volunteers; leads coordination meetings.
• Manages beach environmental stewardship programs including cleanups, recycling, Beach Ambassadors, and dune preservation.
• Manages Lifeguard Services contract and coordinates beach safety with partner agencies; evaluates new safety technologies.
• Oversees communication of hazardous conditions via the flag system and weather/wildlife alerts.
• Evaluates accessibility and coordinates equipment distribution to ensure beach access for all users.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Job description

The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking a Beach Programs Manager to oversee and advance the Town's beach programs, ensuring a safe, welcoming, environmentally responsible, and best-in-class experience for residents and visitors alike. Hilton Head Island's beaches attract millions of visitors yearly, offering a unique opportunity to shape the experience at a treasured asset.

If you are passionate about public service, environmental stewardship, and leading innovative programs that make a