Government and Community Affairs Manager — Colorado, Utah and Idaho

GFiber•Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Government and Community Affairs Manager represents gFiber across current and planned communities in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and potentially other Western expansion markets. The cross-functional role has local, regional, and some national responsibilities, working collaboratively to support broadband expansion, build relationships with government and community stakeholders, encourage business growth, and promote social good. The manager engages with elected officials, government staff, residents, nonprofit leaders, and affordable housing providers, while ensuring local needs are communicated to internal teams. The role is also part of the national Policy and Community Impact team, contributing to government relations and policy issues at the state, local, and national levels, as well as company-wide community impact efforts. These include digital equity product development and initiatives, and collaboration with digital inclusion organizations locally and nationally. Travel around the region and to expansion markets averages 30–40% of the time, or as needed. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The application window is open until at least November 1, 2026, and may remain open longer or close earlier based on business needs.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
At least 6 years of experience working in local community, government, and/or government relations engagement, leadership positions, and driving high-profile strategic initiatives.
Ability to travel around the region and to eventual expansion markets for an average of 30–40% of the time, or as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Colorado, Utah, and/or Idaho markets.
Direct experience working in government or government relations, especially local government.
Extensive existing relationships within local governments in Colorado, Utah, and/or Idaho.
Experience in infrastructure, technology, and social change for underserved communities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to take initiative to solve problems and seize opportunities.
Ability to influence through strong relationships, expertise, and data.
Flexibility to adapt and take on small and large projects.
Ability to prioritize and excel in a highly ambiguous environment with competing demands.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with metrics, numbers, and trends to identify root causes of issues.
Ability to use data visualization tools, including geographic data.

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with government officials, leaders, and community organizations to support gFiber expansion and deployment.
Represent gFiber as a liaison to community leaders, residents, and media, and communicate local government and community needs to cross-functional internal teams.
Coordinate public relations and escalation of issues with potential community impact, including significant construction-related disruptions.
Drive and support partnerships that promote business growth and digital inclusion, including investments and sponsorships providing training and internet access to communities impacted by the digital divide.
Lead national policy and community impact initiatives as needed.
Contribute to state, local, and national government relations and policy work as part of the national Policy and Community Impact team.
Support company-wide community impact efforts, including digital equity product development, digital equity initiatives, and collaboration with digital inclusion organizations locally and nationally.
Travel throughout the region and to eventual expansion markets, averaging 30–40% of the time or as needed.