About The RoleAs Fluidstack scales its GPU cluster footprint we're building new data centers in communities that will live with them for decades. That relationship needs to be earned, not assumed.
The Community Engagement Lead will be Fluidstack's primary interface between our infrastructure projects and the communities, governments, and civic institutions that surround them. You will build trust before the first shovel hits the ground, sustain it through construction and operations, and turn neighbors, local officials, and regional stakeholders into long-term advocates. You'll own a function that sits at the intersection of public affairs, economic development, and communications - and you'll build it from scratch.
This is a high-leverage role with direct exposure to Fluidstack's leadership, site development teams, and government relations functions. You will be a material contributor to whether projects close on time or stall in council chambers.
What You'll Do- Serve as the primary face of Fluidstack in data center communities - attending town halls, public hearings, planning commission meetings, and community events; represent Fluidstack's interests at external forums
- Build and maintain relationships across a broad stakeholder matrix: elected officials, city/county staff, utility partners, school districts, workforce development organizations, nonprofits, trade associations, and community members
- Proactively identify and neutralize opposition before it organizes; partner with crossfunctional teams to surface reputational, regulatory, and political risk before capital is committed
- Coordinate and deploy community benefit commitments (local hiring, workforce programs, educational partnerships, grants) and develop communications materials that translate complex infrastructure realities into clear narratives for community, government, and executive audiences; manage external partners including lobbyists, consultants, and PR agencies
What We're Looking For- 10+ years of experience in public affairs, technology policy, infrastructure development, or related fields
- Expertise in political communication and complex stakeholder management
- Familiarity with large scale infrastructure projects and project management
- State and local community engagement experience
- Travel 30 %+ to active sites or as needed for projects
Nice to have:- Experience specifically in hyperscale or AI data center development context
- Familiarity with energy procurement, grid interconnection, or sustainability communications
The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - 250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.
We are committed to pay equity and transparency.
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