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Beach Programs Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hilton Head, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 Towns comprehensive beach programs ensuring a safe welcoming environmentally responsible and best-in-class experience for residents and visitors alike.
Hilton Head Islands 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 communitys most treasured assets.
If you are passionate about public service environmental stewardship customer experience and leading innovative programs that make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you.
What You Will Do
As the Beach Programs Manager you will shape the future of Hilton Head Islands 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
- Bachelors 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 Drivers License
What We Offer
- The opportunity to lead programs that shape one of Americas 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 Islands Signature Programs
Play a key leadership role in leading programs that shape one of Americas premier beach destinations - Make a Meaningful Impact
Your work will influence the experience of millions of residents and visitors while protecting the Islands 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 nations 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
