BEACH PROGRAMS MANAGER

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

Join Our Team as a Beach Programs Manager

The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking a Beach Programs Manager to oversee and advance the Town's comprehensive beach programs, ensuring a safe, welcoming, environmentally responsible, and best-in-class experience for residents and visitors alike.

Hilton Head Island's world-renowned beaches are one of the primary reasons millions of people visit our Island each year, making this a unique opportunity to shape the experience at one of the community's most treasured assets.

If you are passionate about public service, environmental stewardship, customer experience, and leading innovative programs that make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

As the Beach Programs Manager, you will shape the future of Hilton Head Island's beach experience by:

• Defines and communicates a "best-in-class" Hilton Head Island beach experience balancing hospitality, education, accessibility, and public safety by ensuring cohesive messaging, branding, signage, and public communication across all beach initiatives;
• Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with Town departments, contracted service providers, governmental agencies, environmental organizations, and volunteer groups by defining roles and responsibilities, serving as liaison, and leading pre- and post-season coordination meetings;
• Manages beach environmental stewardship programs including clean ups, recycling initiatives, Beach Ambassadors, and public education and outreach related to dune preservation, sea turtle protection, and environmental ordinances;
• Manages and evaluates the Lifeguard Services contract, coordinates beach safety operations with partner agencies; and evaluates emerging safety technologies such as drones and remote rescue devices;
• Oversees communication of hazardous conditions including the flag system, weather conditions, rip currents, and wildlife alerts; and
• Evaluates beach accessibility, manages accessibility assets, coordinates equipment distribution with Shore Beach Service and Facilities Management and ensures programs support beach access for all users.

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

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead programs that shape one of America's premier beach destinations
• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas can make a lasting impact
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, a healthcare reimbursement arrangement, and generous matching 401(k) plan
• Relocation assistance is available

Why Work with Us?

• Lead One of the Island's Signature Programs
  Play a key leadership role in leading programs that shape one of America's premier beach destinations
• Make a Meaningful Impact
  Your work will influence the experience of millions of residents and visitors while protecting the Island's coastal environment for future generations.
• Drive Innovation
  Lead initiatives in beach safety, accessibility, environmental stewardship, customer experience, technology, and public engagement.
• Work Where Others Vacation
  Enjoy an exceptional quality of life while serving one of the nation's premier coastal communities.

Join us in making Hilton Head Island an even better place to live, work, and play!

The Town of Hilton Head Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.