Community Engagement Manager – Data Centers

Anthropic

. Serve as Anthropic's on-the-ground community presence for data center markets in Virginia and West Virginia .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $265,000 - $295,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community engagement and public affairs, with a strong ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and manage community concerns related to infrastructure projects. Proficient in translating complex operational plans into accessible language while coordinating with various teams and managing multiple engagements.

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Community Affairs ExperiencePublic Affairs ExperienceGovernment Relations ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsExperience with Community Concerns

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Hard Skills

Community Engagement StrategiesEconomic DevelopmentLand Use FamiliarityZoning ProcessesPermitting ProcessesCorporate Social Responsibility ManagementStakeholder Relationship ManagementInfrastructure Project EngagementData Center Siting ExperienceOperational Plan Translation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingIndependent WorkMultitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

Local GovernmentCommunity OrganizationsEconomic Development PartnersNonprofit PartnershipsPublic ForumsTown HallsPlanning HearingsCommunity EventsCharitable GivingWorkforce Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Anthropic's on-the-ground community presence for data center markets in Virginia and West Virginia
Build and maintain relationships with local officials, community organizations, economic development partners, residents, educational institutions, and workforce partners
Develop and execute community engagement strategies across site selection, pre-development, construction, and operations
Build external coalitions and host education and listening sessions
Represent Anthropic in public forums, town halls, planning hearings, community events, and local media
Monitor community sentiment and local political dynamics and advise internal teams on risks and engagement strategy
Partner with Real Estate, Infrastructure, Communications, Energy, and Sustainability teams
Coordinate charitable giving, community investment, and economic development commitments
Manage nonprofit partner relationships
Explain Anthropic's environmental stewardship approach and address questions about power, water, noise, transmission, and land use
Build a scalable community engagement playbook and repeatable processes

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 translate complex operational plans into plain language
Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent engagements across different markets
Based in Virginia or West Virginia, or willing to relocate to one of them
Prepared to travel regularly across Virginia and West Virginia
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Relevant field of study demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience
Familiarity with land use, zoning, and permitting processes at county and municipal levels
Experience with community concerns around data center siting, including noise, transmission lines, water, and residential proximity
Experience managing corporate social responsibility programs
Established relationships with economic development, workforce, or civic organizations
Experience working with real estate, legal, communications, and policy teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Office space for collaboration
Visa sponsorship where feasible
Immigration lawyer support for sponsored visas