Regional Lead, Community Engagement

Meta; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. designs, builds, and operates data centers globally, focusing on uptime, capacity, and cost efficiency in a safe environment.

The Regional Manager of Community Engagement will lead teams across markets to advance local community strategies and drive cross-functional alignment among site selection, operations, policy and communications. The role requires a senior track record in public affairs or nonprofit leadership, with extensive stakeholder engagement and regulatory

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public affairs, nonprofit management, government relations or public-facing engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communication, external affairs, business or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with nonprofit grants, donation and CSR planning.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational and program management skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local and state policy and legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Support community engagement strategy and drive initiatives in data center communities.
• Advocate for community interests and coordinate with cross-functional partners.
• Lead a team of community engagement managers with strategic direction and accountability.
• Develop strategies to enhance the company’s profile in assigned communities.
• Build external relationships with stakeholders and officials.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with site selection, policy, communications, legal and operations.
• Monitor local community needs and report risks to leadership.
• Lead integrated planning across External Affairs and ensure community engagement is embedded in broader strategies.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 75%).

Skills

Public affairs

Nonprofit management

Government relations

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Meta Platforms, Inc. designs, builds, and operates data centers globally, focusing on uptime, capacity, and cost efficiency in a safe environment.

The Regional Manager of Community Engagement will lead teams across markets to advance local community strategies and drive cross-functional alignment among site selection, operations, policy and communications. The role requires a senior track record in public affairs or nonprofit leadership, with extensive stakeholder engagement and regulatory