Community Engagement Manager

STACK Infrastructure • Denver, CO

19d

About The Position

The Community Engagement Manager is a member of STACK's Public Affairs team and supports community engagement across the company's U.S. data center development portfolio. As a public-facing representative, the Manager builds relationships with community stakeholders, oversees engagement activities for assigned projects and markets, and helps ensure local questions and concerns are understood and addressed throughout the development process. The role works closely with Site Strategy, Development, Construction, Legal, Communications, and other cross-functional partners to align engagement with project objectives and team responsibilities.

The position is based in Denver, with regular local travel for events and moderate travel overall. Travel of up to 40% to STACK project markets is required, including occasional evening meetings. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and pass comprehensive background and drug screening.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public policy, political science, urban planning, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in community relations, public affairs, local government, community engagement, land use and development, nonprofit or civic engagement, or a related field.
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills, including the composure to represent the company positively before skeptical or unhappy audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible materials for community and stakeholder audiences.
• Sound judgment and situational awareness, including the ability to assess stakeholder dynamics, adapt communications to different audiences, and recognize when issues need escalation or additional coordination.
• High emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional, and solutions-oriented under pressure or public criticism.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple events, stakeholders, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to use discretion and tact when handling sensitive or contentious project information.
• Ability to travel up to 40% to STACK project markets for community events, partner meetings, and project-related engagements, including occasional evening meetings.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must pass comprehensive background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or demonstrated interest in data centers, energy, infrastructure, real estate development, utilities, transportation, renewable energy, industrial development, or another industry involving significant local stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with local government processes, land use and development processes, community organizations, or public engagement practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint; experience preparing presentations, briefing materials, or other public-facing communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage community engagement activities for assigned projects and markets, including open houses, town halls, public meetings, stakeholder briefings, informational sessions, and other events.
• Represent STACK as a visible, professional point of contact for community members, civic and neighborhood organizations, local officials, and other stakeholders, including on projects facing public scrutiny or opposition.
• Build and sustain working relationships with community stakeholders, civic organizations, local officials, and other key stakeholders in coordination with Public Affairs leadership and project teams.
• Develop project- and market-specific community engagement plans with Public Affairs leadership and cross-functional teams, and manage the logistics, materials, and execution for key engagement milestones.
• Research community concerns, stakeholder priorities, local issues, and public sentiment to anticipate questions, identify emerging issues, and inform engagement strategies and messaging.
• Gather, synthesize, and communicate community feedback, emerging concerns, and stakeholder priorities to internal project teams.
• Prepare presentations, talking points, FAQs, briefing materials, and other communications that make complex or technical project information clear and accessible.
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions, community feedback, commitments, follow-up items, and outstanding concerns, coordinating with internal owners on timely follow-through and consistent reporting.
• Identify emerging community issues and reputational risks and escalate material concerns to Public Affairs leadership and relevant project teams.
• Partner with Development, Site Strategy, Legal, Communications, Construction, and Public Affairs colleagues to maintain trackers, reporting tools, and internal updates concerning community engagement and project status.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental care, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and paid leave programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Cell phone subsidy.
• Peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.
• Company events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level