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Accounting Technician Intern
Part-Time
SBCAG is accepting applications for a paid internship position within the Administration and Finance Division that provides unique work experience for current students and recent graduates. The successful candidate reports to the CFO/Human Resources Director and starts approximately October 26th, 2026. The intern is expected to work approximately 15-20 hours per week. Position is approximately 4 months but may be extended upon concurrence of the Executive Director and CFO. Candidates must have completed a minimum of two college-level accounting courses to be considered for the internship.
What You’ll Do
The Accounting Technician Intern plays a key role in supporting SBCAG’s financial and administrative operations. Responsibilities include:
- Processing accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, and entry into the financial system.
- Performing routine technical finance tasks, such as cash management analysis, and maintenance of financial records, and other special accounting projects as needed.
- Providing general administrative support, including document editing, call handling, and mail processing.
Hourly Salary – $25/hr
Apply NowTransportation Program Coordinator I/II
Full-Time
Description
Under general supervision, coordinates programs for employers and individuals in the County that enable, facilitate and promote ridesharing and transit utilization (e.g., carpool, vanpool, bus, train, and on-demand micro-transit) and active transportation (walk, standard and electric bikes , and micro-mobility options); assists with the motorist aid programs provided by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG); performs a variety of community outreach, education, writing and editing, contact database updates, website updates, and field work in support of the Multimodal Programs Division(Division) ; and performs related duties as required.
Salary Range
$71,232.34 – $100,410.15 Annually
Transportation Program Coordinator I/II Transportation Planner (I/II/Senior/Principal)
Full-Time
Description
Under general supervision or direction, performs professional and technical support for transportation planning programs; researches, analyzes, interprets and prepares reports addressing transportation-related needs; develops and completes technical assessments and written project and program analyses; coordinates projects and programs with other Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) staff and member jurisdictions, regional transportation agencies, and state agencies; and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$84,672.87 – $149,059.44 Annually
Transportation Engineer (I/II)
Full-Time
Description
Under direct or general supervision, or general direction performs professional and technical duties for transportation engineering, project management, contract management; plans, analyzes, organizes, oversees and coordinates with other internal and external project team members to achieve milestones and complete engineering design, right of way, utilities, and other related work, Coordinates assigned projects and activities with other SBCAG staff, member jurisdictions, regional transportation agencies, and/or state agencies; provides complex staff assistance to the Director of Project Delivery and Construction; and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$100,649.44 – $138,416.50 Annually
Government Affairs & Public Information Manager (I/II)
Full-Time
Description
Under general supervision; plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive government relations communication program, and public outreach program in support of SBCAG projects and programs. Researches, monitors, and analyzes legislation affecting SBCAG programs, projects, and activities. Represents SBCAG’s position regarding legislation to special interest groups and local, state, and federal agencies, legislators, and lobbyists. Informs stakeholders and the public of the activities and objectives of SBCAG, and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$105,744.82 – $145,423.84 Annually
Human Resources Manager & Administrative Analyst (I/II)
Full-Time
Description
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and performs difficult and complex professional and technical support related to Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)Â human resource and administration functions. Provides highly complex support to the Chief Financial Officer/Director of Human Resources in areas of expertise. Manages employee benefits programs, payroll, recruitment, open enrollment, employee relations support, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant administration and performs related work as required. Serves as the agency Disadvantage Business Liaison and Safety Officer.
Salary Range
$100,649.44 – $131,746.82 Annually
Director of Planning/Programming
Full-Time
Description
Under administrative direction from Executive Director: manages a division of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), covering Regional Planning or Programming; provides support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors in coordinating and directing divisional activities and operations; provides effective and efficient fulfillment of the functions and services of the agency; fosters cooperative working relationships among SBCAG operations and intergovernmental regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups. Provides highly responsible and professional assistance to the Executive Director in areas of expertise and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$177,607.07 – $215,882.51 Annually
Director of Multimodal Programs
Full-Time
Description
Under administrative direction from the Executive Director: plans and manages the Multimodal Programs Division; provides support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors in coordinating and directing the pursuit of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) strategic goals and objectives regarding regional rail, vanpool and transit service; provides effective and efficient fulfillment of the functions and services of the agency; fosters cooperative working relationships among SBCAG operations and intergovernmental regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups. Provides highly responsible and professional assistance to the Executive Director in areas of expertise and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$173,275- $210,617.08 Annually
Director of Project Delivery & Construction
Full-Time
Description
Under administrative direction from the Executive Director performs professional and technical duties for transportation engineering and planning programs; plans, analyzes, organizes, oversees and coordinates engineering work, including long- and short-term project planning, programming and compliance, design construction and related areas; coordinates assigned projects and activities with other Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) staff, member jurisdictions, regional transportation agencies, and/or state agencies; provides complex staff assistance to the Executive Director; and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$169,048.97 – $205,480.08 Annually
Administrative Assistant (I/II/III)
Full-Time
Description
Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex office administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties in support of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) operations, including document preparation, records management, and data entry; provides general clerical support throughout the organization; interacts frequently with the public and provides information or directs questions and requests to the appropriate staff; and performs other duties as required.
Salary Range
$51,673.39 – $84,471.57 Annually