Community members with a passion for making a difference in Santa Barbara are invited to share their ideas and be a part of a city team by joining one of 30 city advisory groups.

“The city is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and include diversity at all levels of the organization; this is an essential step to developing strategies that meet the needs of a diverse community,” city officials said.

There are multiple vacancies on various city Advisory Groups. Those interested in serving on one of the Advisory Groups, should email the City Clerk’s Office, Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or call 805-564-5309.  

For a list of vacancies and an online application, visit the Boards and Commissions page. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19.  

The City Council will conduct applicant interviews on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at City Hall, 735 Anacapa St.

Applicants for a position on the Santa Barbara Youth Council must attend one interview with City Council as well as one interview with the current Santa Barbara Youth Council.

The Santa Barbara Youth Council will also conduct interviews at 5:15 p.m. (estimated time) on Mondays, Sept. 21, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 at the Westside Neighborhood Center, 423 W. Victoria St.

The City Council will make appointments to all the City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, Dec. 1.