Town of Hilton Head Island
Employment Opportunities

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is a premier resort destination offering a wide range of recreational opportunities, first-rate cultural amenities, a desirable year-round climate and community conveniences that make it an ideal place to live and work. The Town of Hilton Head of Island has long been recognized as one of the most progressive local governments in the region and is a regional employer of choice.

We offer career opportunities and continuing growth in fields such as Information Technology, Fire & Rescue, Engineering, Community Development, Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Municipal Court and Facilities Management. Click on “Current Job Openings” to the left to explore our current openings.

The Town is committed to attracting and retaining employees who share our goals and values and who will provide unparalleled customer service to our citizens, visitors and employees.  The Town’s Mission Statement articulates our purpose and can be found in the Town Government section of this website. 

We offer competitive salaries, ongoing training to enhance professional growth, and a comprehensive benefit program to those who choose a career with the Town. We are particularly proud of our benefit program which provides numerous options designed to meet individual employee needs. Click “Benefits Summary” on the left for additional information about employee benefits.

The Town of Hilton Head Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or any other protected status.  All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities, and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

Application Process

• The Town of Hilton Head Island accepts resumes or applications only for currently advertised openings. Unsolicited resumes or applications cannot be retained.
• You may submit a resume or application either by mail, email, or in person:

Email: jobs@hiltonheadislandsc.gov
Human Resources
Town of Hilton Head Island
One Town Center Court
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928           

• Submit a separate resume or application for each position for which you apply, including job title and close date on each submittal.
• Submittals must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the ad close date to be eligible for consideration.
• Depending on the position, candidates may be required to take job-related skill, physical or medical assessments as part of the selection process.
• Starting salaries are generally negotiated within the hiring range referenced in a posting.
• The Town provides status updates only to applicants who progress to our interview process.  All other applicants can request a status update by sending an email to jobs@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.  You will receive a reply within one business day.
• Employment Applications are available from our Receptionist at One Town Center Court from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.  You may also request an application by sending an email to jobs@hiltonheadislandsc.gov  with the subject line Application Form Request.  An application form will be forwarded to you via return email.
• For additional information, email jobs@hiltonheadislandsc.gov  or call (843) 341-4620.  Email inquiries will receive a reply within one business day.