What You Will DoAs 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
Join us in making Hilton Head Island an even better place to live, work, and play!
Position will remain open until filled.
Pay Range: $83,000 - $128,600 per year
