Community Engagement Lead: Data Center Partnerships (TX)

Anthropic; United States; Hybrid; USD 265,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic is seeking a Community Engagement Manager in Texas to serve as the on-the-ground presence for our Public Policy team, connecting policy and infrastructure with local officials, community groups, and residents. You will surface concerns early, translate technical plans into local benefits, and build coalitions to enable rapid, responsible progress.

You will travel regionally up to 50% and help write playbooks for future markets while ensuring consistent engagement across sites and

Qualifications

• Experience in community affairs, public affairs, economic development, government relations, or related field.
• Direct experience engaging with local governments and stakeholders on large infrastructure, construction, energy, or tech projects.
• Ability to translate complex plans into plain language for officials or reporters.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with local officials, government agencies, economic development groups, and communities.
• Develop and execute a community engagement strategy for each market from site selection to operations.
• Build coalitions, host sessions, and design local solutions delivering community benefits.
• Represent Anthropic in public forums, town halls, hearings, events, and local media.
• Monitor sentiment and political dynamics; advise teams on risks and opportunities.

Skills

Community engagement

Public affairs

Government relations

Relationship building

Public speaking

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Anthropic is seeking a Community Engagement Manager in Texas to serve as the on-the-ground presence for our Public Policy team, connecting policy and infrastructure with local officials, community groups, and residents. You will surface concerns early, translate technical plans into local benefits, and build coalitions to enable rapid, responsible progress.

You will travel regionally up to 50% and help write playbooks for future markets while ensuring consistent engagement across sites and