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- Non-profit Accountant at Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Non-profit Accountant
● Business Service Provider Role: Part-Time Festival Accountant
● Organization: Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
● Location: Business Service Provider may work from own business location, but requested to be onsite at least 1 half day a week
● Office location is downtown Santa Cruz, CA
● Contractor role
● $1200-1600 per month, depending on Business Service Provider qualifications
● Start date: 1/2/2026
About Us:
Cabrillo Festival’s mission is to “transform the orchestral experience for artists and audiences by building a vibrant community dedicated to the creation and performance of profound, relevant, and innovative music.” Founded in a coffeeshop in Aptos, CA in 1963, the Festival presents two full weeks of concerts and events at the Civic Auditorium in Downtown Santa Cruz. With a small but mighty year-round staff of four, dozens of seasonal staff, and dedicated board of directors, the Festival is embraced by the local community, who offer host housing to our core orchestra musicians coming from across the nation to perform the work of living composers each summer, under the guidance of Music Director and Conductor Cristian Măcelaru. Cabrillo Festival is actively working to advance our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by examining our practices and policies, addressing bias at individual and institutional levels, and increasing opportunities for participation and collaboration with artists, staff, board, and audiences of all cultural origins, abilities, and orientations.
The Festival general operating budget is approximately 1.5 million (including in-kind), and the Festival has approximately 2.9 million in restricted investments and endowment.
Statement of Work Overview:
The Festival Accountant role is vital in maintaining our fiscal operations, health, and ensuring compliance with non-profit accounting standards. This role free from the control and direction of the Festival and is responsible for independently managing the bookkeeping and accounting systems of Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, including
– the execution of essential bookkeeping and accounting operations.
– the production of quarterly financial reports, maintenance of an accurate and efficient system of accounting data and records.
– collaborate with the Executive Director and Board Treasurer in implementing procedures and controls designed to mitigate risk, ensure adherence to accepted accounting practices, and enhance the accuracy of contract and grant compliance and positive financial results.
— provide support for the annual budget process/cash flow projections and tax preparation.
Key Business Service Provider Responsibilities:
● Accounts Payable & Receivable
○ Coordinate with Operations Manager to enter and track receivables (e.g. donations, grants, ticket sales, and misc. income)
○ Ensures that payables are paid in a timely manner
● Payroll
○ Enters bi-weekly payroll activity in Paychex and imports adjusting entry into QBs
● Reporting & Financial Management
○ Prepares timely quarterly and annual Financial Statements, per current non-profit regulations
○ Submits reports to Executive Director upon request to support grant reporting
● General Bookkeeping & Accounting
○ Maintain and update all financial records, journals, and the chart of accounts
○ Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts
○ Prepares G/L account reconciliation and quarter end/year end journal entries, including monthly bank reconciliations for all West Coast Community Bank, Fidelity, and Vanguard accounts
● Tax Returns & Audit
○ Prepares annual tax returns per state and federal regulations or works in coordination with a CPA to do so
○ Prepares 1099s for all vendors
○ Provides assistance needed for the annual audit, if and when required
○ Monitors payments to vendors for needed FTB withholding on payments
● Financial control & accounting principals
○ Ensure compliance with non-profit accounting regulations and IRS requirements
○ In collaboration with Executive Director, maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
● Budgeting & Cash Flow
○ Assists in the production of the annual budget, as needed, and reviews budget variances to actual
○ Advises Executive Director on matters related to cash flow and financial planning
○ Provides financial analyses and reporting as needed
Business Service Provider Qualifications:
● Proven experience in bookkeeping/accounting, strong preference for non-profit experience
● Maintains independent business bookkeeping/accounting business and remains free to provide the same types of services to others
● Strong knowledge of accounting principles, software (e.g., QuickBooks), and data management software (Excel)
● Familiarity with non-profit tax regulations, GAAP principals, and restricted fund accounting
● Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
● Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
● Strong communication skills
Hours and Compensation:
● As necessary to complete tasks. Estimated to be approximately 6-10 hours per week, with more surrounding the summer Festival and during the preparation of 1099s
● Business Service Provider Compensation: On retainer for approx. $1200-1600 per month; hours beyond retainer during high volume periods would be agreed upon in advance $35-55 per hour. Rate depending on qualifications.
● Flexible scheduling, in office responsibilities once a week
● This role is an independent contractor position.
Application Process:
Resume and cover letter are required for consideration; please send to info@cabrillomusic.org with “Festival Accountant” in the title of the email.
We are seeking candidates that embrace diversity in all its forms and strive for an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened, and productive environment. Review of candidate materials begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Cabrillo Festival is an equal opportunity, nonprofit organization committed to serving a diverse population without regard to ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, political opinion, national or cultural origin, familial status, mental or physical disability, economic status or source of income. Connected to this commitment, we can make reasonable accommodations for neurodiverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with family care needs in the performance of this contractor role and in the application and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at 831.426.6966 or info@cabrillomusic.org and we will endeavor to address your accessibility needs.Part-time
Compensation
$1200-$1600/ monthHow To Apply
Resume and cover letter are required for consideration; please send to jobs@cabrillomusic.org with “Festival Accountant” in the title of the email.- Extroverted / Energetic Italian Ice Scoopers Wanted at Izzy's Ices at Izzy's Ices
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN PLACE TO WORK?
ARE YOU ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH A TEAM
THEN LOOK NO FURTHER AND APPLY HERE!
Izzy’s Ices is a new Italian Ice Store located in downtown Santa Cruz Ca.
We serve with smiles and we're looking for scoopers to join our team!
We are looking for people who are fanatical about Italian Ices. Someone who will help us succeed, help our business grow and to be part of our successful team.
If you:
Enjoy Izzy's Italian Ices
Enjoy interaction with the public and have an engaging personality
Ability to communicate effectively
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, and like to work independently
Take pride in the accuracy/quality of your work
Are dependable, reliable and able to work a minimum of 8 hours a week on a reliable basis, we want to speak with you!
We are looking for candidates that:
Want to be Izzy's Ices brand Ambassadors
Who have excellent communication, interpersonal, customer and service skills
Have working knowledge of computers
Who are motivated to be part of a successful team
Benefits Include: Competitive Compensation (starting at $16.50 per hour plus tips) Opportunities for Advancement
Tips (approximate range of $5- $10 Per Hour)
We’re a friendly and fast-paced business, and with your help should be busy all year round. We take pride in our work and appreciate our employees.
We consider the Italian Ices we sell, and the service with smiles we provide to our customers to be the most important feature we offer. If you believe this opportunity meets your goals and objectives - Please Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer.Part-time
Compensation
16.50 + TipsHow To Apply
Online- Center Assistant for Reading at Kumon Math and Reading Center of Santa Cruz
Ignite Minds, Illuminate Futures: Join Our Literary and Math Journey in Santa Cruz!
Are you captivated by the magic of literature, driven by the desire to ignite young minds, and fueled by the aspiration to leave a lasting impact on the world? If so, we invite you to embark on a thrilling adventure as a beacon of knowledge and inspiration in our vibrant community.
As retired educators deeply entrenched in the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment, my husband and I have devoted ourselves to a noble mission: elevating English literacy and Math proficiency levels among the bright young minds of Santa Cruz. We recognize the pivotal role education plays in shaping futures, and we are fervently committed to paving the way for success through the power of words. We understand that true mastery of literature and Math transcends mere instruction; it demands a personalized approach, patience, and a genuine connection with each individual student. That's why we're on the lookout for individuals like you—individuals who not only possess profound understanding for both English literature and Math but also harbor a burning passion for teaching and a deep-seated commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners.Part-time
Compensation
$18/hourHow To Apply
Please submit your application by sending an introductory email with the subject line “Application for Center Assistant – Reading” and attach your resume to santacruz@ikumon.com.- Cashier, runner, server at Ibiza
Ibiza is hiring our service team
We are looking for servers, cashiers, busser/runners and bar support for our fine-casual restaurant in Downtown Santa Cruz. We are a daytime restaurant open six days a week. Our restaurant features seasonal salads, flatbread sandwiches, matcha, chai, sweets, wine and beer. We focus on team work, stellar hospitality and delicious meals.
This is your spot if you enjoy customer service, have a sense of urgency, a “YES” attitude, are detailed, regularly exceed guest expectations, graceful under pressure, love local produce, have strong communication skills, are self-motivated, reliable, organized, interested in learning about food and wine.
We are looking for someone who has experience in restaurants, cafes, bars or coffee shops. We are hiring part time positions. Open Monday - Saturday. Closed Sunday. Feel free to drop off your resume or fill out an application on site at 1541 Suite B Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Part-time
Compensation
Min wage plus tipsHow To Apply
Drop off a resume Monday - Saturday or email hello@ibizasantacruz.com
1541 suite B Pacific Avenue (across from Verve)