VP, Community & Sustainability

Riot Platforms, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Equity incentive program

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Riot Platforms, Inc. in Denver, CO seeks a VP of Community and Sustainability to lead community engagement, investments, and ESG initiatives across markets. You will build partnerships, manage budgets, and translate strategy into programs with measurable impact. Travel 30-40% and relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.

You'll shape external affairs, partner with policy and operations, and drive reporting of ESG metrics to executives and boards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading community engagement and sustainability programs with budgets and teams.
• Proven ability to translate sustainability priorities into measurable reporting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with executives and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead community relations and sustainability strategy across Riot’s markets and serve as the primary ambassador for program delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, officials, developers, tenants, and external stakeholders.
• Represent Riot at meetings, forums, and events, addressing sensitive issues with site leadership and policy teams.
• Engage communities early in data center development to align priorities and build support.
• Build and lead the community and sustainability team with clear responsibilities and budgets.
• Coordinate with development and operations to set achievable sustainability goals and metrics.
• Oversee sustainability reporting and responses to stakeholder requests with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and Communications.
• Prepare executive and Board-level briefings on investment, risk, and recommendations.
• Design and lead community investment programs and employee volunteer initiatives.
• Travel 30-40% to support markets and project sites.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data center industry experience

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Team building

ESG metrics reporting

Job description

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and buildingdigital infrastructure.Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positivelyimpactingthe sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

Who we are

At Riot,we’rebuilding the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure.

Weare trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast pacedenvironments,communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.

About the role

The VP of Community and Sustainability will lead Riot’s community engagement, community investment, and sustainability efforts across our operating and development markets. This leader will build trusted local relationships, manage community investment budgets and programs, and partner with tenants and internal teams on shared community and sustainability priorities. We’re looking for someone who combines sound judgment and strong relationship skills with hands‑on execution - turning strategy into programs that deliver measurable benefits for the communities where Riot operates.

This position will be based in Denver, CO. Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.

What you’ll do

• Lead community relations and sustainability strategy across Riot’s operating and development markets, serving as the company’s primary community ambassador and accountable leader for program delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local officials, economic development organizations, tenants, and other external stakeholders. Partner with Riot’s public policy lead.
• Represent Riot in community meetings, public forums, and industry events, strengthening the company’s reputation and stakeholder trust. Anticipate and address sensitive community issues in coordination with site leadership, Communications, Legal, and Public Policy.
• Engage communities early and throughout the data center development lifecycle (site selection, entitlement, construction, and operations) to understand local priorities, anticipate concerns, and build local support.
• Build and lead the community and sustainability team, establishing clear responsibilities, annual plans, budgets, and accountability across markets.
• Serve as Riot’s senior counterpart to tenant community and sustainability teams, aligning on shared priorities, coordinating initiatives, and tracking agreed commitments with internal owners.
• Partner with development and operations leaders to establish achievable sustainability priorities at Riot’s data center campuses, including energy efficiency and water stewardship. Define goals, accountable owners, and measurement plans aligned with business needs and tenant requirements.
• Coordinate sustainability reporting and responses to tenant and other stakeholder requests, working with operational data owners, Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and Communications to ensure accurate information and appropriately approved commitments.
• Assess community needs and sustainability priorities, benchmark relevant practices, and prepare executive and Board-level briefings on investment, results, risks, and recommendations.
• Design and lead community investment, giving, and employee volunteer programs in the markets where Riot operates. Own budget planning and allocation recommendations, partner evaluation, spending oversight, and impact measurement within approved authority.
• 30-40% travel expected for the role.

What you’ll bring

• Significant leadership experience in community engagement, community investment, sustainability, or external affairs, with demonstrated ownership of strategy, teams, budgets, and execution.
• Strong preference for data center industry experience; relevant experience in energy, infrastructure, or other complex development environments will also be considered.
• Demonstrated success building trust with communities, managing sensitive stakeholder issues, and developing partnerships with measurable benefits. Experience managing substantial community investment or philanthropic budgets, including partner diligence and performance tracking.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive presence, with the credibility to engage senior tenant representatives, community leaders, and company executives. Demonstrated ability to build teams, negotiate shared priorities, and deliver programs across multiple locations. Practical experience translating sustainability priorities into achievable programs and reliable reporting.
• Proven ability to define, track, and report on community relations and ESG metrics, and to present results and recommendations to executive leadership.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $220,000 - $250,000 (commensuratewith experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
• Long-Term Growth: Eligible toparticipatein Riot’s equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Incudes a generous company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gymmemberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.