Community Affairs Manager

Nscale

1d • $130,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Nscale is hiring a Community Affairs Manager based in Rockingham County, North Carolina, to support the successful development and long-term operation of its local infrastructure. The role sits within Global Affairs and reports to the Director of U.S. Community Affairs. The manager will work across the business to build local trust, support project delivery with minimal disruption, and represent community perspectives within the organization. The role requires a regular on-the-ground presence in Rockingham County and surrounding communities.

The Community Affairs Manager will build relationships with local stakeholders, lead community engagement and communications, identify and address concerns early, and help ensure community considerations inform project decisions. The role also supports local partnerships and communicates the project's potential economic and community impacts, including jobs, skills, supply-chain opportunities, and community benefits.

Requirements

• 3–8 years of experience in community engagement, public affairs, local government, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of local communities and decision-making structures, particularly local zoning, permitting, and county commission processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex projects clearly and confidently.
• Comfort representing an organization externally as the local face of a project.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Experience working in politically sensitive or regulated environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, development, or construction projects.
• Knowledge of Rockingham County or similar communities.
• Experience working with rural and small-town communities.

Responsibilities

• Act as Nscale’s primary local representative and build relationships with municipalities, planning bodies, political stakeholders, community leaders, and representative groups.
• Develop and maintain a stakeholder map and engagement plan.
• Design and deliver a structured community engagement program.
• Lead consultations, public meetings, and briefings, supporting two-way communication with local communities.
• Ensure project messaging is clear, consistent, and accessible to different audiences.
• Understand local community concerns and priorities; track and manage inquiries, complaints, and emerging issues with clear ownership and response plans.
• Flag emerging concerns raised by local officials, the media, or community members.
• Work with program and contractor teams to embed community engagement into project delivery.
• Guide internal teams and contractors on engaging with local stakeholders.
• Ensure community considerations are factored into key project decisions.
• Develop and communicate the project's local economic and community impact, including jobs and skills, local supply-chain opportunities, and community benefits.
• Identify and build partnerships with local organizations, including education providers and community groups.
• Provide briefings and updates to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Monitor the local civic and community environment and share insight on emerging issues.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and equity package, with reviews every 12 months.
• Flexible workplace and autonomy to shape the workday around personal commitments.
• Potential eligibility for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs.
• Potential competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.
• Dynamic progression plan tailored to the employee’s ambitions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed