Texas Local Partnerships Lead — Build Community Impact

Meta; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 242,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is expanding a field-forward Local Partnerships team to deepen our relationships and positively impact the communities where we operate. We seek a locally rooted relationship-builder who can form meaningful partnerships with universities, sports teams, creators, local media, and cultural organizations.

This builder role requires deep local relationships and the ability to work 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.
• Demonstrated experience in 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 experience 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.
• 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

Local partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Autonomous work

Budget management

Travel up to 50%

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Meta is expanding a field-forward Local Partnerships team to deepen our relationships and positively impact the communities where we operate. We seek a locally rooted relationship-builder who can form meaningful partnerships with universities, sports teams, creators, local media, and cultural organizations.

This builder role requires deep local relationships and the ability to work independently on the ground.