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AnthropicCommunity Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Louisiana)
Anthropic seeks a Community Engagement Manager to act as the primary local representative for data center projects across Louisiana. Operating within the Public Policy team, this…
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Anthropic seeks a Community Engagement Manager to act as the primary local representative for data center projects across Louisiana. Operating within the Public Policy team, this position focuses on building relationships with municipal leaders, community organizations, and residents from site selection through construction and operation. The incumbent will serve as a bridge between internal infrastructure teams and local stakeholders, addressing concerns, explaining technical plans, and establishing a scalable community engagement…
Job Description
Anthropic seeks a Community Engagement Manager to act as the primary local representative for data center projects across Louisiana. Operating within the Public Policy team, this position focuses on building relationships with municipal leaders, community organizations, and residents from site selection through construction and operation. The incumbent will serve as a bridge between internal infrastructure teams and local stakeholders, addressing concerns, explaining technical plans, and establishing a scalable community engagement playbook. The role requires regular travel throughout Louisiana up to 50 percent of the time, alongside occasional trips to other data center markets.
Anthropic is an artificial intelligence safety and research company dedicated to developing reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The organization functions as a public benefit corporation, bringing together researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders to advance large-scale AI research.
This relationship-oriented position suits professionals experienced in public affairs, government relations, or economic development who possess deep familiarity with local political dynamics and infrastructure projects in Louisiana.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain relationships with parish presidents, municipal officials, planning bodies, economic development agencies, and community leaders in assigned Louisiana markets
- Design and execute engagement strategies spanning site selection, pre-development, construction, and operations
- Organize external coalitions, listening sessions, and public forums including town halls and planning hearings
- Represent the organization publicly and monitor community sentiment to advise internal teams on political dynamics and engagement posture
- Collaborate with Real Estate and Infrastructure teams to integrate community feedback into project planning
- Coordinate charitable giving, community investments, and nonprofit partnerships
- Partner with Energy and Sustainability teams to address questions regarding power, water, land use, and storm resilience
- Draft a scalable community engagement playbook and repeatable processes for future infrastructure growth
Requirements
- Experience in community affairs, public affairs, economic development, government relations, local or state government, or a closely related field
- Direct experience engaging with parish and municipal governments and community stakeholders for large infrastructure, construction, energy, or technology projects
- Proven ability to build coalitions, earn trust through difficult conversations, and represent a company credibly in public settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to translate complex operational plans into plain language
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent engagements, and quickly grasp complex policy issues
- Based in Louisiana or willing to relocate, with readiness to travel up to 50 percent of the time across the state
Qualifications
- Seven or more years of experience in community engagement specifically on data center, utility, energy, or large-scale industrial infrastructure projects, or in local government
- Familiarity with land use, zoning, permitting processes, and industrial tax incentives at the parish and municipal level
- Experience in communities with established industrial, energy, or port histories, alongside knowledge of coastal and hurricane resilience concerns
- Background in managing corporate social responsibility programs
- Pre-existing relationships with economic development, workforce, or civic organizations in covered markets
- Experience coordinating with real estate, legal, communications, and policy teams simultaneously
- Experience engaging with Tribal nations in Louisiana, including consultation processes and Tribal sovereignty
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual salary ranging from USD 265,000 to 295,000
- Optional equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for the Community Engagement Manager position?
The annual compensation ranges from USD 265,000 to 295,000.
Where is the role located and how much travel is required?
The position is based in Louisiana or requires relocation there, with regular travel across the state up to 50 percent of the time, plus occasional trips to other data center markets.
What level of education or experience is required?
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field, alongside professional background in community affairs, public affairs, government relations, or economic development.
Is visa sponsorship available for this role?
Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas for eligible candidates when possible.
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