Position SummaryThe
Director, Community & Stakeholder Engagement is responsible for developing and executing strategic community relations, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs initiatives that support the growth and development objectives of
TeraWulf, Beowulf, and their affiliated entities. This role serves as a key advisor to executive leadership, ensuring the successful navigation of local political, regulatory, and community landscapes from site selection through project development, entitlement, construction, and operations.
The Director will build and maintain trusted relationships with community stakeholders, drive grassroots and coalition-building efforts, oversee public outreach campaigns, and lead initiatives that strengthen community support for the Company's projects and long-term business objectives.
Reporting to the
Chief Strategy Officer, this position requires a proactive leader with strong communication, relationship-building, project management, and strategic planning skills.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesStrategic Community Engagement & Market Entry- Develop and implement comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement strategies for new market entry and site development initiatives.
- Advise executive leadership regarding political landscapes, community sentiment, local risks, opportunities, and stakeholder concerns.
- Support project teams throughout site selection, permitting, entitlement, construction, and operational phases.
Stakeholder & Coalition Development- Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with elected officials, community leaders, civic organizations, business associations, workforce development groups, and other key stakeholders.
- Build and manage coalitions of supporters to advocate for Company projects and initiatives.
- Create and execute stakeholder engagement plans tailored to each project location.
Public Outreach & Community Relations- Lead community meetings, town halls, information sessions, and project presentations.
- Develop outreach materials, talking points, FAQs, presentations, and messaging to communicate project benefits and address community concerns.
- Anticipate and proactively respond to public feedback and emerging issues.
Project Advocacy & Public Support- Organize and mobilize supporters to participate in public hearings, planning board meetings, town council meetings, and other key approval processes.
- Develop campaigns that increase local awareness and support for Company projects.
- Establish the Company as a trusted and visible corporate citizen within host communities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner closely with Development, Permitting, Legal, Communications, Human Resources, Recruitment, and Community Partnerships teams.
- Ensure community engagement activities are aligned with project schedules, permitting milestones, and overall business objectives.
- Maintain consistency in messaging and stakeholder interactions across all Company entities.
Operations & Budget Management- Develop and manage departmental budgets related to community engagement activities.
- Oversee external consultants, public affairs firms, outreach vendors, and community relations contractors.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Strategic Initiatives- Lead special projects and executive initiatives as assigned by the Chief Strategy Officer.
- Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding stakeholder sentiment, emerging risks, and engagement outcomes.
- Recommend strategic actions to support project advancement and corporate growth objectives.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Community Support & Advocacy- Achieve and maintain 75%+ favorable stakeholder sentiment across active development projects.
- Secure participation from targeted supporters at 90% of key public hearings and approval meetings.
- Develop and maintain a stakeholder database with 100% of priority stakeholders identified and engaged for each active project.
Project Development Support- Support timely project approvals and entitlement milestones on 95% of projects.
- Contribute to reducing community opposition escalations by 20% year-over-year.
- Ensure community engagement plans are completed prior to major permitting and entitlement submissions for 100% of new projects.
Stakeholder Engagement- Conduct a minimum of 12-24 community engagement events annually, depending on project volume.
- Maintain ongoing engagement with key local officials and community leaders through quarterly touchpoints.
- Achieve stakeholder response times within 48 hours for escalated concerns and inquiries.
Public Outreach & Communications- Develop and distribute project-specific communication materials for 100% of active development projects.
- Achieve attendance targets for community information sessions and outreach initiatives.
- Track and report community concerns, resolutions, and trends monthly.
Budget & Operational Management- Maintain community engagement budgets within ±5% of approved annual budget.
- Ensure consultant and vendor deliverables are completed on time and within contractual requirements.
- Generate monthly executive reports on stakeholder engagement activities, risks, opportunities, and outcomes.
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, Community Development, Business, or a related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
Experience- 8+ years of experience in community relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, economic development, government relations, political campaigns, infrastructure development, energy, utilities, data centers, or related industries.
- Demonstrated success building public support for large-scale development projects.
- Experience navigating local government approval processes, zoning, permitting, and entitlement activities.
- Experience managing consultants, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong political acumen and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to influence diverse audiences and build consensus among competing interests.
- Expertise in community engagement planning, grassroots organizing, and coalition-building.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel regularly to Company project sites and community meetings.
