Data Center Community Engagement Lead

Meta; Nebraska; On-site; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. seeks an experienced Community Engagement Manager to advance data center community development by building relationships with local officials, nonprofits and schools.

You will partner with site selection, operations, communications and public policy teams to align initiatives with Meta's regional data centers. You will manage plans, coordinate charitable activities, and lead projects while traveling up to 50% to support community needs and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in public affairs, nonprofit management, government relations or public-facing engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, external affairs, business, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with nonprofit grants, donations, and CSR planning.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Strong communication, organizational, and program management skills across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local community stakeholders (county officials, business groups, schools, nonprofits).
• Partner with internal teams to align community development with company goals.
• Develop and manage Meta's regional data center community development plan.
• Cultivate local partners to mitigate risks and advance infrastructure.
• Monitor local community needs and report risks to leadership.
• Plan and coordinate charitable activities and community initiatives.
• Manage external relationships through engagements and media in local markets.
• Lead data center projects as needed and travel up to 50%.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Public affairs

Nonprofit management

Government relations

Economic development

Communications

Strategic planning

Cross-functional teamwork

AI integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Meta Platforms, Inc. seeks an experienced Community Engagement Manager to advance data center community development by building relationships with local officials, nonprofits and schools.

You will partner with site selection, operations, communications and public policy teams to align initiatives with Meta's regional data centers. You will manage plans, coordinate charitable activities, and lead projects while traveling up to 50% to support community needs and risk mitigation.