Community & Government Affairs Manager

Bitdeer Technologies Group•Massillon, OH

About The Position

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining and AI cloud. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers. Apart from designing industry-leading ASIC chips and manufacturing mining rigs, the Group handles complex processes involved in computing across the value chain. This includes equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and network and facility operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with a high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer operates globally with a diversified 3 GW energy portfolio, and deploys Bitcoin mining and HPC datacenters in the United States, Bhutan, Norway, Canada, Malaysia, and Ethiopia.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in local or state government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs, preferably in the data center industry or industrial projects.
Strong understanding of local government structures in the U.S. (state, county, township, and municipal levels)
Experience working in and/or engaging with state and local-level government and regulatory bodies on data center and infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with local-level energy policies, tax incentives, and environmental regulations affecting data centers and Bitcoin mining.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Experience in lobbying, stakeholder engagement, or coalition-building at the state and local level.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Team player and ability to closely collaborate with legal, compliance, and business teams on policy and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute state and local government engagement strategies in Ohio where Bitdeer operates or will operate, to build and maintain a strong network with elected officials, regulators, economic development agencies, and public utility commissions.
Monitor, assess and influence state and local level policy, regulatory developments and legislation affecting taxation and incentives, permitting and zoning decisions, electricity grid policies, environmental standards and data center development for cryptocurrency mining and AI.
Partner with internal legal, business, and policy teams to mitigate permitting and policy risks and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
Support project teams to navigate permitting and approval processes
Work with state and local-level trade associations and business chambers to advocate for policy positions that promote blockchain adoption, AI infrastructure development, and sustainable energy solutions for data centers
Represent the company in public-private dialogues, regulatory hearings, local council meetings, community engagements and legislative consultations to help shape policy formulation.
Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to align with Bitdeer’s business objectives.
Lead community outreach efforts to support project development
Identify, map and execute stakeholder management plan which involve community leaders, advocacy groups, local businesses, schools and local organizations
Build long-term relationships with community influencers and coalition partners
Represent the company at public hearings, town halls, and community meetings
Develop messaging with Public Relations team to communicate project benefits (jobs, tax revenue, infrastructure investment)
Represent the company in local media opportunities where relevant
Manage third-party consultants and community engagement firms where needed
Anticipate and respond to opposition, media scrutiny, and community concerns through monitoring local public sentiment and local ballot initiatives, referendums, and public campaigns
Develop proactive strategies in coordination with internal teams to reduce conflict and reputational risk and align on messaging
Support communications during sensitive project phases
Work closely with internal departments (project development, legal, communications, and government relations) and leadership to provide local insights to inform business decisions and project timelines
Ensure alignment between community engagement and project execution