Careers

At The Center, you belong no matter who you are or where you come from.

Every team member at The Center is here because of our shared passion and drive to connect with our vibrant community. We focus on purpose-driven work geared to improve and unify the LGBTQ community at large. We provide a positive atmosphere where all team members’ voices are heard, and where their perspectives and hard work are valued. We invite you to join our team at The Center!

Open Roles

We currently do not have any open roles.

Senior Manager, Events

Hear From Our Team Members

“I’ve been fortunate throughout my career to work with people whom I have grown to consider family. The Center is no exception. When I heard about the opening at the Food Bank, I interviewed and received an offer to join The Center. Providing food to families in need has been the best professional experience of my life. I love each of my co-workers and do my best to provide the care our guests need when they are at a very vulnerable place in their lives. I’m grateful to The Center for this opportunity.”

Stuart HugginsFood Bank Manager

"Working at The Center has been the most fulfilling work experience of my life on so many levels. The personal part of this fulfillment is about being able to show up as my authentic self every day and knowing I am seen and valued for who I am. To be able to give back to my community and help build a program where we teach future therapists to work with us competently and without harm, has been one of my proudest accomplishments. Everyone at The Center has lived, loved, and done life together while having the privilege of being paid for impacting the lives of other people while doing such meaningful work."

Dr. Jill Hingston, LMFTDirector, Behavioral Health Services

“I’ve never felt more at home in any other workplace before joining The Center. Being in an environment where our authenticity and lived experiences are genuinely celebrated has been so liberating. Having the opportunity to create these same safe spaces for folx in our community where we foster feelings of belonging is the best part of joining The Center. Everyone deserves to feel like they belong, and I am grateful to be a part of that work, every day.”

Kevin PhalavisaySenior Manager, Programs

"As a young person I was constantly looking for a space where I felt welcomed and seen. I attended an evented hosted by The Center, there I found exactly what I was looking for. After volunteering for a couple of years, I was given the opportunity to do the work and create the same spaces that a younger version of me always wanted. Now, I can do the work necessary to create those spaces for our youth. I am forever grateful to be a part of something so meaningful to me and the community."

Zuliema Garcia OrtizYouth Programs Associate

I’ve been fortunate throughout my career to work with people whom I have grown to consider family. The Center is no exception. My relationship with The Center and its programs began as a participant in the Friday Men’s Chat with Frank Chapman. During the COVID lockdown I received some messages expressing depression and isolation from some of the guys I’d grown close to during my time in those meetings. As the lockdown eased, I learned that Frank died. I wrote to the Center and asked if it was possible to have online meetings until in-person meetings were possible. After an interview, we given the opportunity to invite the guys to in person and online meetings. When I heard about the opening at the Food Bank, I asked Charles (who was my supervisor as a volunteer) if he thought I’d be good at it. He was quick to respond in the affirmative. I sent in my resume and had an interview and was offered the position. To be able to provide food to families in need has been the best professional experience of my life. I love each of my co-workers and do my best to provide the care to our guests need when they are at a very vulnerable place in their lives. I’m grateful to The Center for this opportunity.

"As a member of this wonderful team, I get to see people enjoy the spaces and events we create with laughs and smiles as we all have a great time together. Being part of The Center means that I help strive for our community to have safe and inclusive spaces of authenticity, connection, and comfortability. And from our milestone office in Coachella, I know I’m making a direct, positive impact on our community."

"Working at The Center has been one of the most fulfilling and life-changing experiences in my life. Knowing that we’re supporting spaces and creating a future where LGBTQ+ folx can all exist, be seen, and be heard is priceless. The collective passion we all share for community and helping people along their way is beautiful!"

"I have worked with food-insecurity organizations for many years and am attracted by the "small organization, big work" mentality of The Community Food Bank at The Center. The organization is strong, dynamic, and very caring, not only for LGBTQ+ residents, but also for the greater community of people who need food to make it through the week. What is evident is the sense of pride all of my coworkers at The Center have in helping others, in the dedication of our volunteers, and in the generosity of community donors."

"As a member of this wonderful team, I get to see people enjoy the spaces and events we create with laughs and smiles as we all have a great time together. Being part of The Center means that I help strive for our community to have safe and inclusive spaces of authenticity, connection, and comfortability. And from our milestone office in Coachella, I know I’m making a direct, positive impact on our community."

"Working at The Center has been one of the most fulfilling and life-changing experiences in my life. Knowing that we’re supporting spaces and creating a future where LGBTQ+ folx can all exist, be seen, and be heard is priceless. The collective passion we all share for community and helping people along their way is beautiful!"

Benefits

Our employees get to enjoy flexible work options, normal vacation and sick leave, as well as 14 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Years to spend time with their friends and family. We offer 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision coverage (with options to upgrade plans), and a 401K plan with employer contribution. Best of all, at The Center we offer all our employees the opportunities to advance their careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that such an environment where employees are valued and appreciated is an important part of building and supporting a healthy LGBTQ community. We work collaboratively with a can-do spirit, and we have a good time while doing it!