Director of Public Policy & Community Engagement

CoreSite, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

Dental & vision benefits

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

PTO and holidays

Job summary

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Director of Public Policy and Community Relations to shape local policy strategies, engage with government and communities, and support CoreSite's growth across U.S. markets.

You will lead cross-functional teams, align with the parent company structure, and manage external lobbyists and coalitions. The role requires 7–10 years in government relations or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in government relations, economic development, or community engagement.
• IT and B2B experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing, Legal, and Corporate Development leaders to build the Public Policy and Community Engagement function.
• Collaborate with the parent company’s Public Affairs Team for alignment and best practices.
• Direct and support local regulatory and community engagement plans to drive business objectives.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Community engagement

Strategic communications

Policy analysis

Economic development

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Relationship building

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Director of Public Policy and Community Relations to shape local policy strategies, engage with government and communities, and support CoreSite's growth across U.S. markets.

You will lead cross-functional teams, align with the parent company structure, and manage external lobbyists and coalitions. The role requires 7–10 years in government relations or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to travel up to 25%.