Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Louisiana)

Anthropic

12h•$265,000 - $295,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking a Community Engagement Manager based in Louisiana to serve as its on-the-ground presence in communities where its data centers are sited, built, and operated. The role sits on the Public Policy team and focuses on building trusted, lasting relationships with local stakeholders from site selection through construction and long-term operations. It includes elements of communications and government affairs, but is principally a relationship-building role. The manager will connect Anthropic’s Policy and Infrastructure teams with local officials, community organizations, economic development partners, and residents. The role involves identifying concerns early, explaining technical and operational plans in locally relevant terms, and building coalitions that support responsible project development. The person in this role will also create repeatable engagement processes and a playbook that can support Anthropic’s growing infrastructure footprint. Regular travel within Louisiana, up to 50% of the time, and occasional travel to other data center markets are required. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. The required field of study must be relevant to the role, as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience. Anthropic currently expects staff to work from one of its offices at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require more office time. The annual salary range is $265,000–$295,000. Anthropic describes its benefits as including competitive compensation, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and office space for collaboration.

Requirements

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 parish and municipal governments and a broad range of community stakeholders on behalf of large infrastructure, construction, energy, or technology projects.
Working understanding of local politics and community dynamics.
Ability to build coalitions and earn and maintain trust with diverse stakeholders, including through difficult conversations.
Ability to represent a company credibly in public settings, including town halls, hearings, and press interviews.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex operational plans in plain language.
Ability to work independently, quickly learn complex policy issues, and manage multiple concurrent engagements across different markets.
Based in Louisiana or willing to relocate there, and prepared to travel regularly across the state.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Relevant field of study, demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years of experience in community engagement on data center, utility, energy, or large-scale industrial infrastructure projects, or in local government.
Familiarity with parish- and municipal-level land use, zoning, and permitting processes, including local review of industrial tax incentives.
Experience in communities with a long industrial, energy, or port presence, and understanding of coastal, flood, and hurricane resilience concerns.
Experience managing corporate social responsibility programs.
Established relationships with economic development, workforce, or civic organizations in the markets covered by the role.
Experience working concurrently with real estate, legal, communications, and policy teams.
Experience engaging with Tribal nations in Louisiana, including familiarity with consultation processes and Tribal sovereignty.
Genuine interest in the communities where the work takes place.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain sustained relationships with parish and municipal officials, planning and zoning bodies, port, levee, and drainage districts, state economic development agencies, community groups, civic leaders, educational institutions, and workforce partners.
Develop and execute community engagement strategies for assigned markets across site selection, pre-development, construction, and ongoing operations.
Build external coalitions, host education and listening sessions, and design local solutions that benefit communities where Anthropic operates.
Represent Anthropic at public forums, town halls, planning hearings, community events, and with local media.
Monitor community sentiment and local political dynamics, and advise internal teams on risks, opportunities, and appropriate engagement approaches.
Partner with the Real Estate and Infrastructure team to incorporate community input into project planning, communication, and delivery.
Work with the Communications team to develop proactive, locally relevant messaging.
Coordinate charitable giving, community investment, and economic development commitments, including managing nonprofit partner relationships.
Partner with the Energy and Sustainability team to explain environmental stewardship and respond to questions about power, water, land use, flood risk, storm resilience, and local utility service for large electricity needs.
Develop a community engagement playbook and repeatable processes that can scale as Anthropic’s infrastructure footprint grows.