Director, Local Government & Community Relations

Ziply Fiber; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Quarterly Bonus

Training & Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Ziply Fiber is seeking a Director of Local Government Relations to lead a multi-state team that navigates local government policy, permitting, and franchise agreements. You will partner with cross-functional teams to align municipal strategies with fiber market expansion and brand goals.

The role requires experience briefing C‑suite and public officials, strong communication skills, and travel across the multi-state service territory. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership and direction for multi-state local government relations.
• Strong ability to communicate with C-suite and public officials.
• Experience shaping local policy and regulatory strategies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the multi-year local government relations strategy across multiple states; translate strategy into annual plans and measurable objectives.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to proposed local ordinances, fees, and regulations; prepare public comments and briefing materials.
• Direct, develop, and scale a multi-state team of Local Government Relations Managers; set goals, coach, and foster accountability.
• Partner with Network/Outside Plant, Construction, Field Ops, Marketing, Legal/Regulatory, and Brand/Communications to ensure build readiness and consistent messaging.
• Oversee negotiation, renewal, and compliance tracking for franchise, right-of-way, and permitting agreements; maintain centralized records.
• Act as escalation point for major community/government issues and coordinate responses with senior leadership.
• Performs other duties to support the business and evolving organization.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership, executive communication, government affairs expertise, and risk management to drive outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Policy advocacy

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, business, communications, law, or related field

Job description

Ziply Fiber is seeking a Director of Local Government Relations to lead a multi-state team that navigates local government policy, permitting, and franchise agreements. You will partner with cross-functional teams to align municipal strategies with fiber market expansion and brand goals.

The role requires experience briefing C‑suite and public officials, strong communication skills, and travel across the multi-state service territory. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.