Texas Community Partnerships Architect

Meta; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is building a field-forward Local Partnerships team to deepen Meta's relationships and positively impact in the communities where we operate. We are seeking a Local Partnerships Lead to serve as Meta's dedicated, full-time presence in Texas, developing mutually beneficial partnerships with universities, sports teams, creators, local media, and civic and cultural organizations.

This is a builder role for someone with deep local relationships who thrives working independently on the ground.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in community engagement, partnerships, public affairs, economic development, or a related field.
• Established relationships and credibility with stakeholders in Texas (e.g., education, business, media, and community leaders).
• Demonstrated experience building and managing external partnerships from the ground up.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously and lead initiatives in-region with minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Experience communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders, including representing an organization to senior external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Meta's local representative in the assigned region, building and sustaining strong, lasting relationships with community institutions and leaders.
• Develop and manage mutually beneficial partnerships with local universities, sports teams, creators, local and regional media, and cultural organizations.
• Design and deliver local programs and initiatives that create shared value for the community and for Meta. Act as a two-way bridge — sharing community priorities and feedback with Meta, and helping Meta show up as a responsive, engaged neighbor.
• Bring Meta's national programs (e.g., education initiatives) to life locally.
• Represent Meta at local events, facility tours, and community moments, and strengthen relationships with community leaders and partners.
• Manage local partnership agreements and budgets, and collaborate with central partnerships, policy, communications, and economic-development teams. In particular, partner closely with Meta's Community Development and Public Affairs teams so that partnership work complements existing community efforts.
• Track and report on the reach and impact of local partnerships and programs.
• Travel to communities throughout the state as needed (up to 50%)

Skills

Community engagement

Partnerships

Public affairs

Economic development

Autonomy

Leadership

Education

Master of Public Administration

Master of Business Administration

Job description

Meta is building a field-forward Local Partnerships team to deepen Meta's relationships and positively impact in the communities where we operate. We are seeking a Local Partnerships Lead to serve as Meta's dedicated, full-time presence in Texas, developing mutually beneficial partnerships with universities, sports teams, creators, local media, and civic and cultural organizations.

This is a builder role for someone with deep local relationships who thrives working independently on the ground.