Kiawah Island Community Association

The Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) is made up approximately 2,000 full-time resident members and 10,000 part-time resident members. Nine community members serve on the Board of Directors and a staff of over 100 execute the association's operations.


KICA owns and maintains the island's common property, including infrastructure (roads, bridges, leisure trails, drainage, boardwalks), land and ponds. The association operates the beachfront Sandcastle clubhouse, Kiawah's main gate and Vanderhorst gate, the Rhett's Bluff boat landing, the Cinder Creek Pavilion and dock and the Eagle Point kayak launch. KICA offers 24/7 security services, recreational activities, a shuttle transportation service, encroachment permitting, and more. The association was established on Feb. 19, 1976.


We offer competitive pay + robust benefits such as:


- 2 great health benefit plans to choose from, one option is FREE for employee only coverage!
- Dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance coverages available
- $25K life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability provided at no cost
- HSA employer contribution
- Paid holidays and accrued time-off
- 401k contribution match, immediate vesting after 1 year
- Uniforms provided for most positions
- Wellness benefits – pay for COVID vaccination, fitness reimbursement, smartwatch contribution, and more!
- Access to pristine beaches, on-island fishing, biking trails, etc.