Beach Programs Manager

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.
Position will remain open until filled.

Salary Range: $83,000 - $128,600; pay range DOQ