Community Affairs Liaison: Local Engagement & Outreach

CyrusOne; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking a Community Affairs Specialist to act as the local face of the company in assigned communities. You will build relationships with leaders, schools, and residents, coordinate outreach, and serve as a trusted contact for questions and concerns.

You will work with the Community Affairs Manager to support community investments, events, and partnerships while tracking stakeholder interactions and issues for site leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in community relations, communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, customer relations, nonprofit organizations, local government, or a related field.
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders, elected officials, business organizations, schools, and residents.
• Serve as a visible representative of CyrusOne within assigned communities.
• Act as a local point of contact for community questions, concerns, and stakeholder inquiries.
• Gather community feedback and coordinate responses with the Community Affairs Manager and appropriate internal teams.
• Coordinate community meetings, stakeholder visits, outreach events, and local engagement activities.
• Support local charitable partnerships, sponsorships, memberships, and community investment initiatives.
• Monitor community sentiment and raise emerging concerns or issues.
• Assist with site tours, presentations, and community-facing events.
• Maintain records of stakeholder interactions and provide regular updates to the Community Affairs Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Credibility in community

Organization

Follow-through

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

CyrusOne is seeking a Community Affairs Specialist to act as the local face of the company in assigned communities. You will build relationships with leaders, schools, and residents, coordinate outreach, and serve as a trusted contact for questions and concerns.

You will work with the Community Affairs Manager to support community investments, events, and partnerships while tracking stakeholder interactions and issues for site leaders.