Chief, Community & Sustainability - Data Centers

Riot Platforms, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Equity incentive program

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Riot Platforms, Inc. in Denver, CO seeks a VP of Community and Sustainability to lead community engagement, investments, and ESG initiatives across markets. You will build partnerships, manage budgets, and translate strategy into programs with measurable impact. Travel 30-40% and relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.

You'll shape external affairs, partner with policy and operations, and drive reporting of ESG metrics to executives and boards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading community engagement and sustainability programs with budgets and teams.
• Proven ability to translate sustainability priorities into measurable reporting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with executives and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead community relations and sustainability strategy across Riot’s markets and serve as the primary ambassador for program delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, officials, developers, tenants, and external stakeholders.
• Represent Riot at meetings, forums, and events, addressing sensitive issues with site leadership and policy teams.
• Engage communities early in data center development to align priorities and build support.
• Build and lead the community and sustainability team with clear responsibilities and budgets.
• Coordinate with development and operations to set achievable sustainability goals and metrics.
• Oversee sustainability reporting and responses to stakeholder requests with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and Communications.
• Prepare executive and Board-level briefings on investment, risk, and recommendations.
• Design and lead community investment programs and employee volunteer initiatives.
• Travel 30-40% to support markets and project sites.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data center industry experience

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Team building

ESG metrics reporting

Job description

Riot Platforms, Inc. in Denver, CO seeks a VP of Community and Sustainability to lead community engagement, investments, and ESG initiatives across markets. You will build partnerships, manage budgets, and translate strategy into programs with measurable impact. Travel 30-40% and relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.

You'll shape external affairs, partner with policy and operations, and drive reporting of ESG metrics to executives and boards.