Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers

Anthropic

. Serve as Anthropic’s on-the-ground presence in communities where data centers are sited, built, and operated .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeNew York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $265,000 - $295,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community engagement, public affairs, and economic development, with a strong ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and represent the organization in public forums. Familiarity with New York land use and environmental policies is essential for effective project planning and community relations.

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Community Engagement StrategiesPublic Affairs ExperienceRelationship BuildingStrong Communication SkillsNew York Land Use Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Community AffairsEconomic DevelopmentGovernment RelationsInfrastructure Project ManagementCorporate Social Responsibility ManagementZoning and Permitting KnowledgeSEQRA ComplianceStakeholder EngagementPublic SpeakingPolicy Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementIndependent WorkAdaptabilityMultitaskingListening Skills

Industry Keywords

Local GovernmentCivic OrganizationsWorkforce DevelopmentEnvironmental StewardshipCommunity InvestmentCharitable GivingNative Nations EngagementPlanning BoardsEconomic Development OrganizationsPublic Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Anthropic’s on-the-ground presence in communities where data centers are sited, built, and operated
Build and maintain relationships with local elected officials, administrators, planning and zoning boards, state agencies, economic development organizations, community groups, civic leaders, labor organizations, educational institutions, and workforce partners
Develop and execute community engagement strategies across site selection, pre-development, construction, and ongoing operations
Build external coalitions, host education and listening sessions, and design local community solutions
Represent Anthropic in public forums, town halls, planning hearings, community events, and local media
Monitor community sentiment and local political dynamics; advise internal teams on risks, opportunities, and engagement posture
Partner with Real Estate and Infrastructure on project planning, communications, public comment, and environmental review
Work with Communications on proactive, locally relevant messaging
Coordinate charitable giving, community investment, and economic development commitments; manage nonprofit relationships
Explain Anthropic’s environmental stewardship and respond to questions about power, water, land use, New York energy and climate policies, and grid conditions
Build a scalable community engagement playbook and repeatable processes for future infrastructure growth
Travel across New York State up to 50% of the time and occasionally to other data center markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in community affairs, public affairs, economic development, government relations, local or state government, or a closely related field
Direct experience working for or engaging with local governments and community stakeholders on large infrastructure, construction, energy, or technology projects
Ability to build relationships and coalitions with diverse stakeholders
Ability to represent a company in town halls, hearings, and press interviews
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, learn complex policy issues quickly, and manage multiple engagements across markets
Based in New York or willing to relocate there; prepared to travel regularly across the region
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Required field of study relevant to the role, demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience
7+ years of relevant experience is preferred
Familiarity with New York land use, zoning, permitting, SEQRA, and industrial development agency incentive approvals is preferred
Experience managing corporate social responsibility programs is preferred
Established relationships with economic development, workforce, labor, or civic organizations is preferred
Experience working with real estate, legal, communications, and policy teams is preferred
Experience engaging with Native nations in New York is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Lovely office space for collaboration
Visa sponsorship support where feasible