Manager, Community Development

$151,000 - $216,000/Yr

Meta - Jeffersonville, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Jeffersonville, IN

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About the position

Meta is seeking an experienced Manager of Community Development to join their data center community development team. This role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the data center community, partnering with various internal teams to advance community development initiatives, and ensuring alignment with Meta's infrastructure goals. The position requires a proactive approach to community engagement and strategic planning to support the company's operations in global data center regions.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage relationships with key stakeholders in the data center community, including local county elected officials, business organizations, and non-profit organizations.
• Partner with internal teams to understand company and infrastructure-related goals and initiatives and how to advance them at the local level.
• Maintain and optimize Meta's regional data center community development plan.
• Build strong relationships with local community partners to alleviate risks and advance infrastructure development.
• Monitor local community needs and report back to leadership with regular updates on risks to larger business goals.
• Develop strategies for community involvement in partnership with internal teams.
• Coordinate diligence and strategic planning surrounding charitable activities and other community initiatives.
• Manage external relationships through engagements and media interviews in local markets.
• Lead various projects related to data centers as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in data center experience, nonprofit management, government relations, economic development, or public-facing engagement.
• Experience communicating and representing the company's interests with local economic development personnel, government officials, and key stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communication, external affairs, business field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience communicating and working with highly confidential information.
• Experience collaborating and building productive cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven communication, organizational, and program management skills, with experience managing multiple projects.
• Familiarity with local and state policy and legislative processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Data center experience
• Public policy, public relations, or organizing experience
• MPA or MBA

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan