External Affairs Lead, Government & Community

OpenKrill; United States; Ibrido; USD 150.000 - 175.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work environment

Team building opportunities

Health benefits

401(k) contributions

Unlimited PTO

Transit/parking support

Descrizione del lavoro

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking an External Affairs Lead, Bauxite to steer government and community engagement, economic development, and public policy around the Frederick, MD data center campus. You will collaborate with project leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen Rowan’s portfolio in this region.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in government/public policy, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a track record of building partnerships with AHJs and

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of public policy and/or community engagement experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, economic development organizations, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
• Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating policy positions publicly before key stakeholders
• Demonstrated track record of success in developing partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state/local government, and other key stakeholder
• Experience drafting strategic communications and supporting public relations
• Knowledge of policies impacting data center industry preferred
• Experience with legislative tracking for targeted industries preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Mansioni

• Engage with government representatives, community organizations, residents, and other local stakeholders about Rowan's projects
• Track local legislation, regulatory proceedings, and project entitlements and advocate on these items as necessary
• Form coalitions with interested individuals and organizations to support/oppose legislation, local policy issues, community initiatives, and more
• Support drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement
• Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including AHJs, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large
• Support the drafting of communications content to broaden and amplify messaging about our community, economic, and environmental benefits in public settings, including project pitches, AHJ presentations, customer meetings, etc
• Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations

Conoscenze

Public policy

Community engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking an External Affairs Lead, Bauxite to steer government and community engagement, economic development, and public policy around the Frederick, MD data center campus. You will collaborate with project leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen Rowan’s portfolio in this region.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in government/public policy, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a track record of building partnerships with AHJs and