Government and Community Affairs Lead, Bauxite

Rowan Digital Infrastructure Pty Ltd; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) company contribution

Unlimited PTO

RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

Competitive compensation and bonus计划

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure Pty Ltd is seeking an External Affairs Lead, Bauxite to guide government and community engagement, public policy, and economic development in Frederick. The role collaborates with construction and project leadership to strengthen Rowan’s regional portfolio and ensure favorable regulatory outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in government relations, policy advocacy, and stakeholder partnerships, with strong communication and negotiation skills for a

Qualifications

• 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 strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives.
• 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, and highly cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations.

Skills

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for an External Affairs Lead, Bauxite to help lead government and community engagement, economic development, public policy, and more at Rowan’s Bauxite data center campus. This role is a critical part of the team that works with project leadership and subject matter expert teams from across the business, including close partnering with Rowan’s construction team, to strengthen Rowan’s portfolio in this region.

This role will help to bring to fruition Rowan’s portfolio of projects in Frederick by ensuring the government and community landscape is favorable to our company’s operations. The External Affairs – Lead, Bauxite will also help to protect existing investments by tracking legislation and local policy changes that may impact our operations. The role will act as a face of the company in communities where we are making investments throughout the region.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully working in government and community affairs/public policy/economic development settings. The successful candidate will have excellent strategic thinking and negotiation skills, organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (20%) to company gatherings

Location: Frederick, MD

Compensation: $150K - $175K (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• 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

Education, Skills, and Experience

• 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 strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholder
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives
• 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, and highly cross-functional environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.