🌊 Exciting news! The City of Santa Cruz has been awarded nearly $8 million from NOAA through the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge! 🌊 This funding, part of a $71 million award to the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, will strengthen coastal resilience in the Monterey Bay region. We’ll use it for projects at the mouth of the San Lorenzo River on Main Beach, San Lorenzo Park, and Jessie Street Marsh, focusing on nature-based solutions to combat climate change impacts like sea level rise and drought. This supports our ongoing Resilient Coast Santa Cruz Initiative, ensuring safe and equitable coastal access for all. Learn more at www.cityofsantacruz.com!
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Situated at the northern tip of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz enjoys a moderate climate year-round and is surrounded by a beautiful coastline and a greenbelt of mountains and redwood forests. With an estimated population of 62,864 according to the 2013 Census, Santa Cruz is the largest city in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz is home to the University of California, Santa Cruz, a premier research institution and educational hub. TOP REASONS TO WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ The Place The City of Santa Cruz City Hall is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Santa Cruz. The community has a sense of place and history with a small-town atmosphere. The People The City of Santa Cruz is the third largest employer in Santa Cruz. The City is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. The workforce is comprised of approximately 700 full-time, 50 part-time, and about 450 seasonal workers. One of the highlights of working for the City of Santa Cruz is the opportunity to work with an extraordinary team of people committed to delivering excellence in all services provided. The Perks The City offers competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement plans. City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program, which includes free counseling, legal, and financial services. The City supports employee health and wellness! City employees can participate in a variety of free healthy and fun lunchtime activities, including yoga, meditation, disc golf, ping pong, jogging, walking, basketball, and arts and crafts. The Projects Employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful and engaging projects within a community of active and engaged citizens. City projects are complex and challenging due to the community’s unique history and location, its demographics and growing population, and its natural resources and environmental constraints.
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Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
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The recently conducted 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, an annual census of individuals experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, shows significant progress in addressing homelessness in the City of Santa Cruz. Read the full press release at www.cityofsantacruz.com. According to the data from the 2024 PIT Count, there has been a 36% decrease in the overall count of individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of Santa Cruz. These results mark a concerted effort to address the structural factors contributing to homelessness in the region, including increased housing-focused services and strategic investments by the City. A complete report detailing demographic information and other key indicators is available at https://lnkd.in/g_CGRuqq.
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📢Weigh in on Proposed Policy for Major Home Renovations in Santa Cruz! The City of Santa Cruz is proposing energy efficiency requirements for major residential building renovations and wants your input at a community meeting on 7/10. Miss the community meeting? Check out the City's Building Decarbonization webpage for information and other opportunities to provide input! Access zoom link for community meeting and information on proposed policy at https://lnkd.in/g37gj9ga
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🌊🚒 Fire Department Marine Division Prepares for Summer! 🚒🌊 We're excited to welcome 10 new rookie Lifeguards who completed intense training for the 2024 season! Their hard work allows us to expand the Junior Guard program and give 120 waitlisted kids a chance to join. 🌟 Stay safe and enjoy the summer! For beach safety tips, visit https://lnkd.in/gCvkgiEg . 🏖️🌞 #MarineDivision #SummerSafety #Lifeguards
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🚨 Teen Public Safety Academy - Register Now! 🚨 📅 Date: July 22 – 26, 2024 Calling all Santa Cruz teens interested in law enforcement or public safety careers! 🌟 🔹 Explore Careers: Learn about becoming a law enforcement officer, firefighter, 911 dispatcher, and emergency responder. 🔹 Interactive Learning: Participate in hands-on activities and get exclusive behind-the-scenes presentations. 🔹 Understand the Justice Process: Dive into the steps and procedures of public safety and court systems. Program Highlights: - Daily physical fitness program - Instruction from expert police and fire personnel - Program fee: $40 (includes T-shirt and lunches) Spaces are limited! Submit your interest form online today to secure your spot. For more info, email Katelyn.Esche@santacruzcountyca.go or call 831-454-2623.
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🎉 Join Us for a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony! 🎉 📅 Date: Friday, June 28, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: 120 Beach Street, Main Beach We are excited to announce the grand reopening of the newly renovated Main Beach public restrooms! Featuring "Pacific Dream," a stunning tile mosaic mural by local artist Taylor Reinhold, supported by the CARD Pilot Grant Program. Learn more about the Clean California initiative at CleanCA.com and discover Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation programs at https://lnkd.in/gMPpJPw6.
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🎉We are excited to celebrate the City of Santa Cruz employees who have graduated from Leadership Santa Cruz County this year! This program develops community leaders by providing insights into our county's history, government, business, and more. Our Graduates (left to right) : Erika Smart, Communications Manager Matt VanHua, Principal Planner Marisol Gomez, Assistant Director of Finance Congrats, Class 37! 🎉
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The City has released the Public Review Draft for the proposed Downtown Plan Expansion! Available now on our website, we invite all community members to participate and share feedback through July 10, 2024. Key objectives: 🏡 Increase affordable and market-rate housing 🌳 Create new public amenities like parks and plazas 🚶 Improve connectivity to the San Lorenzo River and beach areas 💼 Generate new economic opportunities 🏀 Coordinate with the Santa Cruz Warriors on a new arena Check out the draft documents and map on our website, www.cityofsantacruz.com, and send your feedback to Senior Planner Sarah Neuse at sneuse@santacruzca.gov. Let's shape the future of our downtown together! 🌟
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Are you interested in reducing wildfire risks? Join City of Santa Cruz Fire Chief Rob Oatey and others at the inaugural Santa Cruz County Wildfire Resilience Summit on June 6! 📅 Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz. Hosted by the FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County, this event is open to the public, environmental groups, public safety organizations, and businesses. Learn about wildfire resilience initiatives through engaging presentations and panel discussions on groundbreaking projects and actionable plans. For more info, email vp@firesafesantacruzcounty.org. Secure your spot for this event by pre-registering for free! #WildfireResilience #SantaCruzCounty #CommunitySafety #FireSafeSantaCruz
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🌟 Calling all Santa Cruz High School students! 🌟 The City of Santa Cruz, in partnership with the Youth Action Network, is excited to announce the launch of the Youth Liaison program! 🎉 This is your chance to make your voice heard and help shape local government decisions. As a Youth Liaison, you'll bridge the gap between the youth and the City Council, ensuring your perspectives are included in decision-making. Apply now! https://loom.ly/ZSLWAYE #SantaCruzYouth #YouthLeadership