Texas External Affairs & Economic Development Lead

Rowan Digital Infrastructure Pty Ltd; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Team building opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Unlimited PTO

Parking reimbursement

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure seeks an External Affairs Regional Manager - Texas to oversee government affairs, public policy, and community relations for the Texas data center portfolio.

This role partners with project leadership and cross-functional teams to shape favorable policy landscapes, monitor legislation, and advocate on key issues affecting Rowan’s investments in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of public policy 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.
• Public policy/government affairs experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage with government representatives, community organizations, residents, and other local stakeholders about Rowan's projects.
• Track state/local legislation, regulatory proceedings, and project entitlements and advocate on these items as necessary.
• Form coalitions with interested individuals and organizations to support/oppose state legislation, local policy issues, and more.
• Support drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement in key markets across the region.
• 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 identification of new site development opportunities within the local market.
• 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
• Support the negotiation, execution and implementation of economic development agreements with community partners

Skills

Public policy

Government affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Rowan Digital Infrastructure seeks an External Affairs Regional Manager - Texas to oversee government affairs, public policy, and community relations for the Texas data center portfolio.

This role partners with project leadership and cross-functional teams to shape favorable policy landscapes, monitor legislation, and advocate on key issues affecting Rowan’s investments in the region.