Data Center Community Engagement Lead

Stream Data Centers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Stream Data Centers is seeking a Community Engagement Lead to drive stakeholder relations, public outreach, and community benefit programs across development, construction, and operations. You will partner with Development, Operations, Legal, Marketing, and external partners to ensure consistent engagement in assigned markets.

The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years in community engagement, a related bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% while working

Qualifications

• 7+ years or progressively responsible experience in community engagement, public affairs, government relations, economic development, stakeholder management, or a closely related field, preferably supporting infrastructure, energy, industrial, technology, or large-scale real estate development.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned market(s).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public meeting facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain stakeholder strategy and civic relationships with priority officials and community groups for multiple sites.
• Plan and coordinate site engagement plans and public meetings across Acquisition, Development, Construction, and Operations lifecycles.
• Track issues, feedback, and sentiment; coordinate responses with cross-functional teams.
• Shape community benefit categories aligned with corporate pillars and local needs.
• Translate engagement strategies into structured project plans with timelines and KPIs.
• Coordinate cross-functional work and manage site-level engagement budgets and partnerships.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Public meetings

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in community development, public affairs, communications, political science, urban planning, nonprofit management, business, or related field

Job description

Stream Data Centers is seeking a Community Engagement Lead to drive stakeholder relations, public outreach, and community benefit programs across development, construction, and operations. You will partner with Development, Operations, Legal, Marketing, and external partners to ensure consistent engagement in assigned markets.

The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years in community engagement, a related bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% while working