Santa Barbara community members are invited to share their ideas and be a part of a city team by applying to join one of 32 City Advisory Groups.
There are currently 51 vacancies on City Advisory Groups. Individuals interested in serving on one of these groups, email the City Clerk’s Office, Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov, or call 805-564-5309.
The city of Santa Barbara is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and include diversity at all levels of the organization.
For a detailed list of vacancies and an online application, visit the Boards and Commissions page. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.
The City Council will conduct applicant interviews at City Hall, 735 Anacapa St., on the following dates and estimated times:
- Tuesday, April 23, 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 7, 3 p.m.
Applicants can choose which interview date to attend, but all applicants must attend an interview to be eligible for appointment. City staff will contact applicants for scheduling.
Santa Barbara Youth Council (SBYC) applicants are also required to attend an interview conducted by the current SBYC at the Franklin Neighborhood Center, 1136 E. Montecito St. Those interviews will be held at 5:15 p.m. Mondays, March 18, April 1 and April 15.
The City Council will make appointments to the City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, June 11.