Job Posting Board

The Santa Barbara Zoo is seeking a Sponsorship & Special Events Officer to lead signature fundraising events, cultivate corporate partnerships, and enhance donor engagement.

Under the general direction of the Director of Advancement, the Sponsorship & Special Events Officer is responsible for the planning and implementation of all fundraising events and donor stewardship events and activities, and for securing sponsorships for select Zoo signature events. Join our team and create unforgettable experiences while supporting wildlife conservation!

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 annually

The Donor Relations Officer assumes a key role in the strategic development of major gift activities including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects and donors. This position works closely with the Director of Development and Public Relations, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer to secure funds for the organization by managing a group of assigned, qualified donors (caseload) assuring that as many as possible are retained as continuing donors to the organization and are upgraded in their giving and involvement. The benefit of this position will be the satisfaction of helping donors fulfill their passions and interests through their giving to Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Salary Range:  $69,000 - $104,000

The full-time Clinical Director position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of New Beginnings Counseling Center’s community clinic—a traineeship program designed for psychology graduate students and post-master’s level clinicians to complete their practicum and/or associateship in pursuit of becoming licensed psychotherapists and psychologists. The Clinical Director also oversees the Life Skills Parenting and Education Program.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to staffing the counseling center, clinically and administratively supervising the volunteer counselor trainees and associates, serving as liaison to outside volunteer clinical supervisors, evaluating staff and counselor performance, providing weekly training seminars to the counselors, coordinating the agency’s monthly staff meetings to include selecting in-service presenters and clinical trainers, developing and maintaining local and state-wide graduate school and university partnerships, as well as representing New Beginnings Counseling Center in the community. In addition, the Clinical Director shares responsibility for developing, planning and implementing strategies for program continuation and growth. This position also provides clinical consultation to the Executive Director when necessary. The ideal candidate will be clinically astute with extensive experience in the behavioral health care field with a nurturing demeanor and proven ability to provide a safe space for learning. Must also have the ability to think strategically, solve problems and have good decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills.

Starting salary is $90,000 – $105,000 annually, DOE 

Full time, hourly non-exempt. The Employment and Benefit Specialist position is key to ensuring participant’s long-term housing stability. The Employment and Benefit Specialist is responsible for assisting program participants in increasing their income to ensure housing stability. The Employment and Benefit Specialist partners with the housing navigation and retention team by accepting referrals for employment assistance for those clients seeking employment. For those clients who are unable to work, the Employment and Benefit Specialist will assist with obtaining SSI/SSDI benefits. The Employment and Benefit Specialist works in close coordination with case management to connect clients with employment services across the county.

The selected candidate will need to travel between different sites within Santa Barbara County but will be based out of our City of Santa Barbara office. The operational area will include: Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria. The candidate will serve clients primarily in our Safe Parking Shelter and Rapid Rehousing Program and serve as part of a multi-disciplinary team designed to assist clients in areas of specific need.

The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is a nonprofit that owns and operates a 12.25-acre historic organic farm in the heart of Goleta, surrounded by a community of residents and businesses. The land is permanently protected by a conservation easement held by the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County.

Fairview Gardens is undergoing a major re-visioning and re-building of its programs, its infrastructure, and of the farm itself. All operations have been paused so that our small staff and board can focus on planning, permitting, design, and fundraising. This is a creative and formative time, and we are seeking a high-energy, experienced individual as a core collaborator to help us during this exciting phase.

The AD reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of staff, finances, communications, and facilities. The position also provides support in strategic planning and fundraising working with staff, board and/or committee members as needed.

For the 2-3 years required to complete the capital campaign and begin re-building, the AD will be focus on supporting fundraising, communications, permitting, and design. The AD will oversee compliance, scheduling, workflow, project planning, data management, and board communications, and will provide support to the ED in writing grants and in donor cultivation and relations.

The AD should have solid organizational skills and experience working with small businesses, non-profits, and/or social enterprises. Candidates should have excellent communications skills, be able to work independently, be capable of multi-tasking, and have a strong aptitude for problem-solving.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $125,000

Excellent full-time opportunity for an experienced Director of Development with at least 7-9 years of relevant experience, reporting to the Executive Director at the Ventura College Foundation. Ideal candidate will be a strong, collaborative, energetic individual with seasoned campaign and major gift fundraising skills who is passionate about serving a diverse student body at this HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution).

For over 40 years, the Ventura College Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit) has raised more than $51 million for Ventura College and its students in the form of scholarships, grants and other program support. The Foundation has assets of over $30 million, and receives support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and its Weekend Marketplace operations. The Foundation is governed by a 16-member Board of Directors, and works toward annual fundraising goals of $2M from annual giving, major giving, and planned giving efforts. Database size is 40K+ records.

Currently, the Ventura College Foundation is soliciting donations in the silent phase of a comprehensive $7M campaign. $5M has been raised; $1.5M must be raised by January 2026. The public phase will kick off on February 11, 2026.

Salary Range:  $120,000 annually