Community Engagement Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public policy, political science, urban planning, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in community relations, public affairs, local government, community engagement, land use and development, nonprofit or civic engagement, or a related field.
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills, including the composure to represent the company positively before skeptical or unhappy audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible materials for community and stakeholder audiences.
• Sound judgment and situational awareness, including the ability to assess stakeholder dynamics, adapt communications to different audiences, and recognize when issues need escalation or additional coordination.
• High emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional, and solutions-oriented under pressure or public criticism.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple events, stakeholders, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to use discretion and tact when handling sensitive or contentious project information.
• Ability to travel up to 40% to STACK project markets for community events, partner meetings, and project-related engagements, including occasional evening meetings.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must pass comprehensive background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or demonstrated interest in data centers, energy, infrastructure, real estate development, utilities, transportation, renewable energy, industrial development, or another industry involving significant local stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with local government processes, land use and development processes, community organizations, or public engagement practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint; experience preparing presentations, briefing materials, or other public-facing communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage community engagement activities for assigned projects and markets, including open houses, town halls, public meetings, stakeholder briefings, informational sessions, and other events.
• Represent STACK as a visible, professional point of contact for community members, civic and neighborhood organizations, local officials, and other stakeholders, including on projects facing public scrutiny or opposition.
• Build and sustain working relationships with community stakeholders, civic organizations, local officials, and other key stakeholders in coordination with Public Affairs leadership and project teams.
• Develop project- and market-specific community engagement plans with Public Affairs leadership and cross-functional teams, and manage the logistics, materials, and execution for key engagement milestones.
• Research community concerns, stakeholder priorities, local issues, and public sentiment to anticipate questions, identify emerging issues, and inform engagement strategies and messaging.
• Gather, synthesize, and communicate community feedback, emerging concerns, and stakeholder priorities to internal project teams.
• Prepare presentations, talking points, FAQs, briefing materials, and other communications that make complex or technical project information clear and accessible.
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions, community feedback, commitments, follow-up items, and outstanding concerns, coordinating with internal owners on timely follow-through and consistent reporting.
• Identify emerging community issues and reputational risks and escalate material concerns to Public Affairs leadership and relevant project teams.
• Partner with Development, Site Strategy, Legal, Communications, Construction, and Public Affairs colleagues to maintain trackers, reporting tools, and internal updates concerning community engagement and project status.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental care, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and paid leave programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Cell phone subsidy.
• Peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.
• Company events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.