Job Openings
Join our talented, fun and hard-working team of professionals! The Housing Authority fosters a collaborative and respectful work environment where every team member plays a significant role in working together to further our mission of providing safe, decent and quality affordable housing to individuals with limited incomes in our community. We offer opportunities for advancement and professional growth and meaningful work that positively impacts our Santa Barbara community and its residents.
Office Assistant – Bilingual
Under general supervision, the Office Assistant serves as the first point of contact for the agency, delivering exceptional customer service while providing administrative support to the Housing Management Department and Section 8 Program. This role is responsible for managing a busy multi-line phone system, greeting and assisting visitors, responding to inquiries, and performing a variety of clerical and administrative functions in a fast-paced office environment. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and compassionate, with strong communication and clerical skills, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to serving the public.
Full-time, in-person position; 9/80 schedule (Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-5:30PM & alternate Fridays 7:30AM-4:30PM).
The 5 step salary range is $27.02-$32.84 per hour + bilingual premium pay.
If you possess the desired qualifications and want to work for an organization that improves the quality of life for our community and is passionate about helping others and making a difference, please apply at the link below.
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For primary consideration, applications must be received no later than Monday, July 27, 2026; thereafter position open until filled. Selection process may include an interview and other testing designed to predict successful job performance.
For more information regarding employment opportunities, contact Tiffany Carter:
info@hacsb.org
(805) 897-1040
Internship Opportunities
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara helps low-income Santa Barbara residents achieve self-sufficiency by providing employment and job opportunities through its Intern Training Program.
Benefits:
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- Support Housing Authority Programs & Services
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- Gain valuable work experience and skills
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- Network with collaborative agencies
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- Receive paid on-the-job training
The Housing Authority may provide a preference to applicants who meet one or more of the criteria listed below. We encourage individuals who reside in a Housing Authority property, are a housing program participant with the Housing Authority or live within the metropolitan area (or non-metropolitan area of the county) of Santa Barbara and are considered a “low-income” family or individual, as defined in Section 135.5, to apply to participate in this program, however this is not a requirement.
For more information regarding the Intern Training Program, contact Frank Quezada:
info@hacsb.org
(805) 897-1038
There are currently no openings – please check back at a later time.