Community Engagement Lead - Industrial Compute
Core
Primary bridge between OpenAI and local communities where data centers are developed, ensuring trust-based relationships and integrating community priorities into project planning.
Role type
Senior community engagement lead for large-scale AI infrastructure
Builds
Data center infrastructure ecosystem for advanced AI
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Data Center Infrastructure / Public Affairs
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
community relations, public speaking, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, risk management, economic development integration, policy compliance, sentiment analysis, playbook development
Preferred skills
experience with NGOs, government affairs, environmental stewardship communication
Technologies
none
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, community organizations, NGOs, and residents; Develop and execute community engagement strategies for new and existing sites; Translate community feedback into actionable guidance to inform project decisions; Represent OpenAI in public forums, hearings, and community events; Support economic development on incentive compliance and community benefits; Monitor community sentiment and advise executives on risks and opportunities; Create a community engagement playbook that can scale across geographies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC