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The City of Santa Barbara is seeking individuals to serve on the various City Advisory Groups. Members of these groups play an important role in shaping our community through active participation. 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. If you are interested in making a difference in your community, contributing ideas, and being part of the City team, you are strongly encouraged to apply!

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Advisory Group Recruitment Information

Every year, the City holds a recruitment in the Spring and again in the Fall, to fill various vacancies in the Advisory Groups. City Council approves every recruitment cycle, and those Council-approved deadlines are listed in the section below. Applications are accepted year-round for every position, not just for current vacancies. Applicants will be notified via email if their submitted application will be included in an upcoming recruitment cycle. Applications for current vacancies must be submitted by the application deadline in order for them to be included in the current active recruitment. Further information regarding the recruitment process can be found in the "Guidelines for All City Advisory Groups" reference document located below.

FALL RECRUITMENT 2025

Application Deadline:

Applications kept on file remain valid for a period of one-year from date of submission and can be used in future recruitments while still valid.

Yet to be Determined

Interviews:

In order to be considered for appointment, all applicants must attend an interview with the City Council. 

Santa Barbara Youth Council applicants must attend an interview with both the City Council and the current Youth Council.

Yet to be Determined

Appointments:

Applicants do not need to be present for appointments. Notifications will be sent out via email to all applicants to inform them of their application status.

Yet to be Determined

Applications may be submitted as follows:

Applications are available year-round and can be submitted at any time for any position. Submitted applications are valid for a period of one-year from the submission date. Applications submitted by the posted Application Deadline will be considered for that current recruitment. Applicants will be notified via email if their application will be included in a recruitment cycle.

Please note: completed applications are considered public records and are subject for production if requested, per Government Code § 7920.530.

  • Apply Online (electronic applications available only during active recruitment cycles)
  • PDF Application forms provided below under "Applications"

Additional information concerning the function of these Advisory Groups, meeting times, and the application process for appointment may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 564-5309.

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