Apply by August 9
The City of Goleta has new opportunities for community members to get involved, including two specifically for teens ages 15 – 18. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Public Engagement Commission are both looking to fill a youth position. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how local government works, have your voice heard, and give back to your community. The City is also looking for applicants for an opening on the Design Review Board. Interested community members can apply here by August 9.
The Parks and Recreation Commission is a seven-member body with an opening for a Youth Commissioner (at least 15 years old and not more than 18 years old at the time of appointment). The Commission advises the City Council on all issues related to public parks, open spaces, beaches, and indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and opportunities in Goleta. Eligible applicants must live in the City of Goleta. The Youth Commissioner is for a two-year term.
The Commission holds six regular meetings per year and may hold additional meetings as needed; members are compensated $75 per meeting. A youth member may choose to waive compensation in order to receive school or other educational or community service credit.
The Public Engagement Commission is also looking for a Youth Commissioner. This seven-member body advises the City Council and staff on matters related to public engagement in City government and governance. The Commission has provided recommendations to the City Council on moving to evening-only meetings, directly electing the Mayor, and district elections.
The Youth Commissioner vacancy will fill an unexpired portion of a term that ends September 2025. Eligible applicants must live in the City of Goleta. The Commission holds four regular meetings per year and may hold additional meetings as needed. Compensation is $75 per meeting. The Youth Commissioner can choose to waive compensation to instead receive school or other educational or community service credit.
The Design Review Board (DRB) encourages development that uses the best professional design practices to enhance the visual aesthetics of the community and prevent poor quality of design. The DRB advises the City Council, Planning Commission, and staff. There is one vacancy for a Design Professional position (City-Resident) to fill an unexpired portion of a term ending February 1, 2026.
The DRB meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m., and members are compensated $75 per meeting.
Applications for all open Board and Commission vacancies may be submitted online at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/boardscommissions. Applications are due by August 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. For additional information, please email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org.