Careers
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Lift to Rise is composed of community leaders who bring a diverse range of personal and professional experience in support of our vision that all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable, and thriving. Our team understands the unique needs of the Coachella Valley and the people who call it home. We are committed to working together toward our common goal of affordability for all.
Current Openings
Resident Engagement Coordinator Palm Desert, CA + Coachella Valley
The Resident Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting Lift to Rise’s Resident Engagement Initiatives and Collaborative Action Networks (CANs), comprised of cross-sector partners focusing on improving specific outcomes in health, housing and social connectedness. Assist CANs with identifying strategies related to key priority outcomes and contributing indicators, as well as supporting the development and implementation of CAN action plans. Assist with community outreach, resident engagement, Committees by Cities, and Resident Leadership Table. Assist team with administrative coordination for CAN meetings, Lift to Rise projects and grants, and other tasks as assigned.
Application deadline: September 9, 2026.
Director of Communications Palm Desert, CA
The Director of Communications will lead Lift to Rise’s unique and innovative communications, stewarding their powerful brand and strengthening organizational storytelling and public engagement strategies. They will translate affordable housing policy work into clear, emotionally compelling narratives that move partners, donors, media, and community members to action. This role combines strategic leadership with proactive content creation across channels. The ideal candidate is a creative leader who works cross-functionally, anticipating opportunities and building innovative approaches to storytelling with a keen eye for design.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline to apply of September 30, 2026.
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