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. Leasing Representative
The Leasing Representative conducts technical rental unit inspections and wide range of administrative, leasing and housing location services to ensure compliance and the overall success of HACSB’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills, inspection experience and an understanding of the local rental market and community resources.
A complete position description can be found here. Full-time 9/80 schedule with offices closed alternate Fridays. Performs duties in-person in an office environment and conducts on-site inspection of residential rental units in the field.
Total compensation package includes competitive 5 step salary range $32.92-$40.02 per hour and bilingual premium pay (if applicable). The Housing Authority offers eligible employees a generous and well-rounded benefit package.
For primary consideration, applications must be received no later than Wednesday, March 25, 2026; 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.
2. On-Site Property Management Representative, 3055 De la Vina Street
HACSB’s newest property at 3055 De La Vina is the former Quality Inn currently undergoing renovation and conversion into 31 studio units. The community is expected to open in June 2026. The development will provide safe, stable housing for low-income individuals that are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The Property Management Representative will live and work on-site, overseeing daily operations and on-site management of the property as well as managing the property’s caseload including tenant reviews, vacancies and eligibility. In addition, supportive services will be provided by an external service provider.
A complete position description can be found here. 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 $27.02-$32.84 per hour and bilingual premium pay (if applicable) plus use of free one-bedroom apartment including utilities. HACSB also offers eligible employees a generous and well-rounded benefit package.
For primary consideration, applications must be received no later than Wednesday, March 25, 2026; 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.
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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.