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Volunteers Wanted!

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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Recruitment Schedule

Semiannual Recruitment 2024

The Spring 2024 recruitment schedule is as follows:


Application Deadline:Friday, April 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Interviews:

In order to be considered for appointment:

  • SBYC applicants must attend one interview from both City Council and SBYC;
  • All other applicants must attend one interview from City Council.

Appointments are not made - applicants must show up to any interview date that works best for them.

By City Council (for all applicants):

Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street

  1. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (Estimated Time)
  2. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (Estimated Time)
  3. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (Estimated Time)

By Santa Barbara Youth Council (for SBYC applicants only):

Franklin Neighborhood Center, 1136 E. Montecito Street

  1. Monday, March 18, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.
  2. Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.
  3. Monday, April 15, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.
Appointments:Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Applications may be submitted as follows:

Applications are available year-round and can be submitted at any time. 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. 

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

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.

City of Santa Barbara
City Clerk's Office