Government and Community Affairs Manager — Colorado, Utah and Idaho

gFiber•Denver, CO

13d•$124,700 - $151,500

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. This cross-functional role has local, regional, and some national responsibilities, working with government officials, community leaders, residents, media, nonprofit organizations, and affordable housing providers to support gFiber’s expansion and deployment and advance community impact. The manager collaborates with internal teams to communicate local government and community needs, handle public relations and escalations involving potential community impacts, and develop partnerships that support business growth and digital inclusion. The role also contributes to national policy and community impact initiatives and participates in a national team focused on government relations, policy, digital equity product development, and collaboration with digital inclusion organizations. Travel around the region and to future expansion markets averages 30–40% of the time, or as needed.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
At least 6 years of experience working in local community, government, and/or government relations engagement or leadership positions.
Experience 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 use 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 assist gFiber’s expansion and deployment process.
Represent gFiber as a liaison to community leaders, residents, and media, and communicate local government and community needs to cross-functional teams.
Coordinate public relations and escalation of issues with potential community impact, such as significant construction-related disruptions.
Drive and support partnerships that deliver 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 issues 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 national and local digital inclusion organizations.
Travel around the region and to eventual expansion markets, averaging 30–40% of the time or as needed.