Government and Community Affairs Manager — Colorado, Utah and Idaho

GFiber; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

gFiber is seeking a Government & Community Affairs Manager to support expansion across Colorado, Utah, Idaho and potential West markets. You will coordinate with government officials, community groups, and residents to align needs with expansion plans.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to address community concerns, handle PR escalations, and build partnerships that expand access and digital inclusion.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years in local community, government or government relations leadership.
• Ability to travel regionally 30–40%.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with government officials, leaders, and community organizations to assist expansion and act as liaison to cross-functional teams.
• Handle PR and escalation of issues with potential community impact (e.g. construction disruptions).
• Drive partnerships that deliver business growth and digital inclusion, including investments and sponsorships.
• Lead national policy and community impact initiatives when needed.

Skills

Regional market experience

Leadership in government relations

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

At gFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.

The application window will be open until at least November 1, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Role Description:

gFiber’s mission is to help all communities — big, small, urban, rural, and everywhere in between — get access to the internet that’s fast, reliable, fairly-priced, and open. On our team, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment that’s disrupting the status quo in the broadband industry.

The role of the Government & Community Affairs Manager (GCAM) is a cross-functional one with local, regional, and some national responsibilities. It is highly collaborative and requires flexibility and innovative thinking, with the opportunity to find new ways to inspire community action, partner with government officials, drive business growth and expansion, and promote social good for local residents. The Government & Community Affairs Manager will represent gFiber in a wide range of settings — from meetings with elected officials, government staff and residents to nonprofit organization leaders and affordable housing providers.

In this role, you’ll:

The Government & Community Affairs Manager will serve our current and planned communities throughout Colorado, Utah, Idaho and possibly other additional expansion markets in the West region. The person hired for this role will:

• Manage relationships with government officials, leaders, and community organizations to assist the gFiber expansion and deployment process. Act as the liaison on behalf of gFiber to community leaders, residents, and media; ensure that the needs of the local government and the local community are communicated to cross-functional gFiber teams.
• With cross-functional internal teams, handle PR and/or escalation of issues with potential for community impact (e.g. significant construction-related disruptions).
• Drive and support partnerships that deliver business growth and digital inclusion, including investments and sponsorships that provide training and Internet access for communities impacted by the digital divide.
• Must be able to take the lead on some national policy and community impact initiatives, as needed.

The Government & Community Affairs Manager will also be a part of a national Policy and Community Impact team with responsibilities including state, local and national government relations and policy issues, and our company’s overall community impact efforts including our digital equity product development, digital equity efforts, and collaboration with digital inclusion organizations both nationally and locally.

At a minimum we would like you to have:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of experience working in local community, government and/or government relations engagement, leadership positions, and experience driving high-profile strategic initiatives
• Ability to travel around the region, and to eventual expansion markets, for an average of 30-40% of time, or as needed

It’s preferred that you have:

• Experience working in Colorado, Utah and/or Idaho markets
• Direct experience working either in government or government relations, especially local government experience
• Extensive existing relationships within local governments in Colorado, Utah and/or Idaho
• Experience in infrastructure, technology, and social change for underserved communities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to take initiative to solve problems and seize opportunities. Adept at influencing through strong relationships, expertise and data
• Flexibility to adapt and take on small and large projects
• Ability to prioritize and excel in a highly ambiguous environment with competing demands
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with metrics, numbers and trends to identify root causes of issues. Ability to use data visualization tools, including geographic data

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $124,700 - $151,500 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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