The city of Santa Barbara is seeking individuals to serve on its various city advisory groups. The city has more than 40 advisory groups whose members play an important role in shaping the community.
 
The city is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and include diversity at all levels of the organization as an essential step to developing strategies that meet the needs of a diverse community. Individuals interested in making a difference in their community, contributing ideas, and being a part of the city team are urged to apply.

Resignation deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 21. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.

Interviews by the City Council will be held at the following estimated times:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m.

Appointments: Tuesday, Dec. 6

Applications are available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santabarbara/promotionaljobs. The online application will ask questions about applicants’ driver’s license information, proof of right to work in the U.S., and work preferences (days/times). These sections cannot be removed from the application, but responses to these questions will not impact one’s eligibility.

General information about each advisory group (including videos for some of the advisory groups), and the Application for Appointment, list of vacancies, vacancy notices and recruitment schedule may be obtained by accessing the city’s website, or from the City Clerk’s Office.

Those interested in serving, should contact the City Clerk’s Office at Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or call 805-564-5309.