Community Engagement Manager

STACK Infrastructure•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Manager is a member of STACK Infrastructure’s Public Affairs team and supports community engagement across the company’s U.S. data center development portfolio. As a public-facing company 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 collaborates with Public Affairs leadership and cross-functional teams, including Site Strategy, Development, Construction, Legal, and Communications, to align engagement with project objectives and established team responsibilities. The Manager develops and carries out project- and market-specific engagement plans; organizes and represents STACK at public events and stakeholder meetings; researches community concerns and public sentiment; and communicates feedback and emerging issues to internal teams. The role also prepares accessible materials about complex or technical projects, maintains records and follow-up trackers, and escalates material community issues and reputational risks. The position is based in Denver, with moderate travel and travel of up to 40% to STACK project markets, including occasional evening meetings as required.

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 composure when representing the company before skeptical or unhappy audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible materials.
Sound judgment and situational awareness to assess stakeholder dynamics, adapt communications to different audiences, and recognize when escalation or additional coordination is needed.
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 handle sensitive or contentious project information with discretion and tact.
Ability to travel up to 40% to STACK project markets, including occasional evening meetings as required.
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 other industries 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 engagement activities for assigned projects and markets, including open houses, town halls, public meetings, stakeholder briefings, informational sessions, and other community events.
Represent STACK professionally to community members, civic and neighborhood organizations, local officials, and other stakeholders, including on projects facing public scrutiny or opposition.
Build and sustain 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 event logistics, materials, and execution.
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 to inform engagement strategy and project decisions.
Prepare presentations, talking points, FAQs, briefing materials, and other communications that explain complex or technical project information clearly to community and stakeholder audiences.
Maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions, community feedback, commitments, follow-up items, and outstanding concerns; coordinate with internal owners to support 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 on community engagement and project status.
Travel to STACK project markets for community events, partner meetings, and project-related engagements, including occasional evening meetings as required.