Community Engagement Lead - Ohio
Core
Primary bridge between OpenAI and Ohio communities, building trust-based relationships with local stakeholders and integrating community priorities into development approaches.
Role type
Senior community engagement lead (infrastructure)
Builds
Trust-based relationships with local stakeholders for AI infrastructure projects
Domain
AI infrastructure development + community relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
community affairs, public engagement, corporate communications, stakeholder management, public speaking, facilitation, political issue management, community benefits integration, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
experience with large infrastructure or technology projects, experience integrating workforce/education/infrastructure support into development strategies
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, community organizations, NGOs, and residents; Develop and execute community engagement strategies for new and existing sites; Represent OpenAI in public forums, hearings, and community events; Partner with Economic Development Lead on incentive compliance and community benefits; Partner with Environmental Lead on communicating environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts; Develop proactive communications to address concerns, highlight benefits, and reduce risk of opposition; Monitor community sentiment and advise executives on risks and opportunities; Create a community engagement playbook that can scale across geographies