Community Engagement Lead - Public Affairs & Stakeholders

STACK Infrastructure; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programs

Job summary

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to support engagement across U.S. data center development portfolios.

You will serve as a public-facing representative, build relationships with community stakeholders, and manage engagement activities for multiple projects and markets. You will collaborate with Site Strategy, Development, Construction, Legal, and Communications to align engagement with project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, political science, urban planning, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in community relations, public affairs, local government, community engagement, land use and development, nonprofit or civic engagement, or related field.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in data centers, energy, infrastructure, real estate development, utilities, transportation, renewable energy, industrial development, or related industries with local stakeholder engagement preferred.
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills, with the composure to represent the company positively in front of skeptical or unhappy audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information into clear materials for communities.
• Sound judgment and situational awareness, with the ability to assess stakeholder dynamics and escalate when needed.
• High emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills; remain calm and solutions-oriented under pressure.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Familiarity with local government processes and public engagement practices is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 40% for project markets and events.

Responsibilities

• Manage community engagement activities for projects and markets, including open houses, town halls, and public meetings.
• Represent STACK as a professional contact with community members, organizations, and local officials.
• Build relationships with stakeholders in coordination with Public Affairs leadership.
• Develop market- and project-specific engagement plans and manage logistics for milestones.
• Research concerns and local issues to inform engagement strategies and messaging.
• Gather and communicate stakeholder feedback to internal teams for decision-making.
• Prepare presentations, talking points, FAQs, and briefing materials for audiences.
• Maintain records of stakeholder interactions and follow-through items with internal owners.
• Identify emerging issues and elevate concerns to leadership and project teams.
• Collaborate with Development, Site Strategy, Legal, Communications, Construction, and Public Affairs on trackers and updates.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Emotional intelligence

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public policy/political science/urban planning

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to support engagement across U.S. data center development portfolios.

You will serve as a public-facing representative, build relationships with community stakeholders, and manage engagement activities for multiple projects and markets. You will collaborate with Site Strategy, Development, Construction, Legal, and Communications to align engagement with project objectives.