Strategic Community & Public Affairs Lead

Fluidstack; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidstack in New York is seeking a Senior Public Affairs professional to represent the company at town halls, hearings, and planning commissions while building coalitions that advance site development.

The role requires deft handling of elected officials, regulators, utilities, and community groups, with travel to active sites; bonus for experience with hyperscale data centers, energy procurement, and environmental permitting.

Qualifications

• Named external face for a large infrastructure project, fielding opposition at public hearings and building coalitions.
• Managed a stakeholder map with competing interests, elected officials, regulators, utilities, and community organizations.
• Spot political or reputational risk early and influence outcomes before opposition forms.
• Clear written and spoken communication to diverse audiences including city council members, nonprofits and executives.
• Directly managed lobbyists, PR firms, or political consultants: set briefs and hold them accountable.

Responsibilities

• Represent Fluidstack at town halls, public hearings, planning commissions, and community events.
• Build and hold relationships with elected officials, utility partners, school districts, nonprofits, and trade associations.
• Identify and mitigate risks in coordination with Development, Legal, and Commercial teams.
• Develop and communicate community benefit commitments and translate infrastructure complexity into clear narratives.
• Manage external partners, including lobbyists, consultants, across multiple site campaigns.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Policy advocacy

Relationship building

Risk identification

Communications

Job description

Fluidstack in New York is seeking a Senior Public Affairs professional to represent the company at town halls, hearings, and planning commissions while building coalitions that advance site development.

The role requires deft handling of elected officials, regulators, utilities, and community groups, with travel to active sites; bonus for experience with hyperscale data centers, energy procurement, and environmental permitting.