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.
1. Property Management Representative – Vera Cruz Village
On-site, Housing included
Vera Cruz Village, opened in 2023, is a 28-unit studio apartment community located in downtown Santa Barbara. The property provides affordable housing for low-income and formerly homeless individuals. The Property Management Representative will be based on-site at the Vera Cruz Village office, where residents also have access to supportive services provided by partner organizations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
-Serves as an on-site property manager and oversees the day-to-day operations of Vera Cruz Village, including tenant relations, eligibility, recertification, lease compliance, and office management; serves as the primary point of contact for tenants, landlords, and service providers.
-Determines initial and continuing eligibility for Authority owned/managed property programs and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in compliance with applicable federal, state, and Authority regulations, policies, and procedures; maintains appropriate caseload.
Full-time position requires residing on-site, holding regular office hours (9/80 schedule with offices closed alternate Fridays) as well as providing some evening and week-end supervision of the complex as needed.
Total compensation package includes competitive 5 step salary range $26.23-$31.89 per hour and bilingual premium pay (if applicable) plus use of free two bedroom apartment including utilities.
For primary consideration, applications must be received no later than Thursday, November 20, 2025; thereafter position open until filled. The selection process will include an oral interview and may include other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance.
More information about the position can be found here.
To apply, click here.
2. Lead Financial Analyst
Are you a strategic, hands-on finance professional ready to make an impact for an innovative and mission-driven public agency? The Housing Authority is seeking a forward-thinking Lead Financial Analyst to join our Finance team and play a key role in strengthening data-driven decision-making, ensuring accuracy and compliance for all fiscal functions, and modernizing our financial systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, continual improvement, and mentoring others while contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This work directly influences how we invest in and sustain affordable housing in Santa Barbara — advancing our mission while ensuring long-term financial strength for the agency and the community we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides complex professional and technical assistance to co-workers in administering HACSB’s financial management, auditing, and accounting programs.
- Reviews the work of accounting specialists, shares insights on work procedures and results.
- Participates in developing, recommending, and implementing financial goals, policies, standard operating procedures, and special projects as assigned.
- Leads the development and monitoring of annual budgets for all agency programs, tax credit partnerships, and nonprofit entities.
- Performs complex financial analyses, including revenue, expenditure, variance, and cash flow forecasts, to support budgetary and strategic decision-making.
- Reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts; prepares journal entries and month-end and year-end reports.
- Coordinates annual audit activities, prepares audit schedules, and ensures timely and adjustment-free financial reporting for year-end audits and HUD Federal Data Schedule (FDS) reporting.
- Maintains capital asset records, manages fixed asset accounts and depreciation, tracks asset acquisitions and dispositions, and ensures accurate journal entries.
- Monitors the Authority’s debt portfolio, including bonds, notes, and inter-agency loans, maintaining balances, interest, maturities, covenants, and repayments.
- Researches, interprets, and implements new accounting standards, trends, regulations, and financial reporting requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Drives automation and data integration initiatives to modernize reporting and analysis.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
We’re seeking a finance professional who pairs strong technical skills with curiosity, initiative, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; CPA or MBA is helpful but not required.
· 5–7 years of progressively responsible governmental or fund-based accounting experience, including 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
This is a full-time, exempt position that enjoys a 9/80 work schedule with alternate Fridays off, plus the possibility of remote work!
Total compensation package includes a competitive salary range from $111,662 – $135,726 annually and a generous and well-rounded benefit package.
More information about the position can be found here.
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 provides 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.
