Director, Public Policy & Community Partnerships

Riot Platforms Inc; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Sign-on equity grant

401(k) Retirement Plan with generous 2

Health coverage

Job summary

Riot Platforms Inc. is seeking a senior public policy leader to shape growth through evaluating development opportunities, building durable partnerships, and navigating local and state approvals.

The role requires political savvy, credible technical background, and the ability to earn trust with officials, regulators, utilities, and communities. The ideal candidate has deep experience in data center, energy, infrastructure, or regulatory landscapes and will travel to project sites across the

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public policy or government affairs.
• Experience navigating regulatory and approval processes.
• Strong writing, presentation, and public-speaking skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead public-policy and community-engagement strategy for Riot development opportunities.
• Conduct early-stage assessment of potential sites and communities, considering political, regulatory, infrastructure, and stakeholder factors.
• Advise internal teams on community dynamics, permitting pathways, policy risks, and stakeholder strategy.
• Build trusted relationships with elected officials, regulators, utilities, and community leaders.
• Represent Riot at public hearings, government meetings, and industry events.

Skills

Public policy experience

Government affairs

Infrastructure development

Regulatory processes

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in public policy or related field

Job description

Riot Platforms Inc. is seeking a senior public policy leader to shape growth through evaluating development opportunities, building durable partnerships, and navigating local and state approvals.

The role requires political savvy, credible technical background, and the ability to earn trust with officials, regulators, utilities, and communities. The ideal candidate has deep experience in data center, energy, infrastructure, or regulatory landscapes and will travel to project sites across the