Director of Community & Government Relations (Data Centers)

T5 Properties LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

T5 Properties LLC seeks a Director, Government Affairs and Community Liaison to bridge our data center developments with local communities and government officials. The role ensures transparent, long‑term partnerships by engaging residents, regulators, utilities, and civic organizations.

Regular in‑person engagement across regional markets is required as you translate technical data center information into accessible messaging and coordinate with communications, development, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in community relations, public affairs, local government, infrastructure, utilities, and/or strategic communications.
• Experience with infrastructure or energy topics, especially data centers, utilities, or large-scale development.
• Understanding of legislative process and experience in developing strategies in response to proposed legislation.
• Strong public speaking ability with experience presenting at public meetings and regulatory hearings.
• Proven relationship-building skills with community leaders, elected officials, and civic groups.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local residents, neighborhood groups, civic organizations, press and publications representatives, lobbying groups, and business leaders.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for local elected officials, press and external publications, lobbying groups, and industry influencing government officials.
• Represent the company at public policy hearings, council meetings, community forums, and open houses.
• Translate technical information about data center operations, energy use, construction impacts, and environmental considerations into clear, accessible messaging.
• Monitor community sentiment and identify emerging issues, risks, misinformation, or concerns requiring internal escalation.
• Monitor and report internally on data center related legislation. Assist in developing positions on public policy proposals and strategies to advance such positions.
• Capture and synthesize feedback from residents, officials, and stakeholders into actionable insights for development, construction, operations, and communications teams.
• Support cross-functional coordination to align engagement activities with project milestones and operational needs.
• Manage external messaging campaigns to communicate appropriate project details and topic positioning. Develop and deliver community education materials, FAQs, talking points, and outreach content in partnership with communications teams.
• Plan and execute community events including site tours, open houses, workforce programs, and school partnerships.
• Maintain ongoing documentation of stakeholder interactions, commitments, issues, and engagement workflows.
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing community sentiment, risks, opportunities, and engagement outcomes for internal leadership.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for community engagement at the project and campaign level.
• Support workforce and education initiatives with local schools, technical colleges, and workforce development organizations.
• Ensure consistent messaging across all community-facing communications, public statements, and engagement materials.
• Travel regularly within active project regions to maintain an active, visible presence in host communities.

Skills

Public relations

Community engagement

Public speaking

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

T5 Properties LLC seeks a Director, Government Affairs and Community Liaison to bridge our data center developments with local communities and government officials. The role ensures transparent, long‑term partnerships by engaging residents, regulators, utilities, and civic organizations.

Regular in‑person engagement across regional markets is required as you translate technical data center information into accessible messaging and coordinate with communications, development, and operations teams.