Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Texas)

Job Overview

Anthropic is seeking a Community Engagement Manager in Texas to join its Public Policy team. This role involves serving as Anthropic's on-the-ground presence in communities where its data centers are located, built, and operated.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with local elected officials, government agencies, economic development organizations, community groups, civic leaders, educational institutions, and workforce partners in data center markets
• Develop and execute a community engagement strategy for each market, covering site selection, pre-development, construction, and ongoing operations
• Build external coalitions, host education and listening sessions, and design local solutions that deliver real benefits to communities
• Represent Anthropic in public forums, town halls, planning hearings, community events, and local media
• Monitor community sentiment and local political dynamics, advising internal teams on risks, opportunities, and engagement strategies
• Partner with the Real Estate and Infrastructure team to incorporate community input into project planning and delivery
• Work with the Communications team to develop proactive, locally relevant messaging
• Coordinate charitable giving, community investment, and economic development commitments in markets
• Partner with the Energy and Sustainability team to explain environmental stewardship approaches and respond to questions
• Build a community engagement playbook and repeatable processes that scale with Anthropic's infrastructure growth

Requirements

• Experience in community affairs, public affairs, economic development, government relations, or a related field
• Direct experience working with local governments and community stakeholders on large infrastructure projects
• Skilled relationship and coalition builder with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Ability to represent a company credibly in public settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Based in Texas or willing to relocate, with regular travel across the region

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in community engagement on data center, utility, energy, or large-scale industrial infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with land use, zoning, and permitting processes
• Experience managing corporate social responsibility programs
• Established relationships with economic development, workforce, or civic organizations
• Experience working with real estate, legal, communications, and policy teams
• Genuine interest in the communities where you work

Compensation

The annual compensation range for this role is $265,000-$295,000 USD.