Data Center Community Impact Lead

Meta; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. designs, builds, and operates data centers globally. This role partners with site selection, operations, communications and public policy to advance community development initiatives and maintain critical relationships across data center regions.

You will lead engagement with local officials, businesses, nonprofits and schools, coordinate strategic plans, and manage community activities. Travel up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in public affairs, nonprofit management, government relations or related engagement.
• Experience with nonprofit grants, donation and CSR planning.
• Ability to communicate and handle confidential information.
• Strong program management and multi-stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and manage relationships with key data center stakeholders.
• Engage local county officials, business groups, nonprofits, schools and more.
• Partner with internal teams to advance company and infrastructure goals locally.
• Maintain and optimize Meta's regional data center community plan.
• Build relationships with community partners to mitigate local risks.
• Monitor local needs and report risks to leadership.
• Collaborate on strategies for community involvement with internal teams.
• Coordinate charitable activities and other community initiatives.
• Manage external relationships through engagements and media in local markets.
• Lead various data center projects as needed.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.

Skills

Community engagement

Public affairs

Nonprofit management

Government relations

Economic development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Policy understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master of Public Administration

Master of Business Administration

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Meta Platforms, Inc. designs, builds, and operates data centers globally. This role partners with site selection, operations, communications and public policy to advance community development initiatives and maintain critical relationships across data center regions.

You will lead engagement with local officials, businesses, nonprofits and schools, coordinate strategic plans, and manage community activities. Travel up to 50% as needed.