Community Engagement Specialist, NA
About The Position
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Position Overview This role will be on-site in Shackelford County, TX with 25% travel for events and stakeholder meetings. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will implement Vantage’s community engagement strategy Central North America region, primarily in Wisconsin. This role will support relationship-building, program execution, and local partner engagement that aligns with Vantage’s values—Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Agility—and gives to the long-term success of our projects and partnerships. You’ll work closely with colleagues in the Public Policy, Legal, Construction, New Site Development, People & Culture, Sustainability, and Operations teams to help find opportunities for impact, elevate community voices, and position Vantage as a good corporate citizen across all stages of the data center lifecycle.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in community engagement, partner relations, nonprofit partnerships, or public affairs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including writing and public speaking, with a proven track record to build trust across multifaceted communities; a natural relationship builder.
- Organized, detailed, and capable of running multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work across departments and regions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools; experience with CRM or impact reporting tools a plus.
- Flexibility to travel for site visits, events, or partner meetings as needed (anticipated up to 25%).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in public Affairs, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
- Experience supporting community programs in regulated industries, capital-intensive sectors, or infrastructure development.
- Comfort navigating both grassroots and executive-level engagement.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of Vantage’s North American community engagement strategy, applying innovative thinking and strong problem-solving skills locally in partnership with internal collaborators and external partners.
- Coordinate and lead local engagement efforts—such as community events, workforce development partnerships, sponsorships, volunteer initiatives, and site-based programs, driving continuous improvement and creative solutions to strengthen community impact.
- Develop and maintain a stakeholder map of nonprofit organizations, schools, chambers, local officials, and workforce boards in key markets identifying new opportunities and innovative partnerships
- Help prioritize and attend community-facing meetings and events; collect key takeaways, support follow-ups, and supervise progress.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of engagement efforts, outcomes, and key performance indicators; ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws; assist with reporting and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Supervise regional community and partner sentiment in both new and existing markets; flag potential opportunities or concerns.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Public Policy, and Operations to ensure messaging and execution are aligned across teams.
- Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
