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Aalo Atomics

Head of Community Affairs

Austin, TX · On-site

$150K/yr

Build and mentor a dedicated team of community regional managers as Aalo's footprint expands. Qualifications * Experience: 10+ years of experience in community relations, public affairs, workforce ...

State of Iowa

Government Affairs Manager

Johnston, IA · On-site

$79K - $122K/yr

Government Affairs Manager Why Iowa PBS. Iowa PBS is Iowa's statewide public broadcasting network ... communities across the state. Key Responsibilities Government Relations and Legislative Affairs ...

PSEG

Political Affairs & Governance Mgr

Newark, NJ · On-site

Job Number: 6444 External Description: xxxxxx Job Number: 80805 Community / Marketing Title: Political Affairs & Governance Mgr Location_formattedLocationLong: Newark, New Jersey US

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for community affairs manager in the United States is $96,382.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Community Affairs Manager, you need a background in public relations, communications, or a related field, along with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Familiarity with CRM software, event planning tools, and social media platforms is often required, and certifications in public relations or community engagement can be advantageous. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build relationships are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills enable effective community outreach, foster positive organizational reputation, and ensure the successful coordination of initiatives with diverse stakeholders.

What does a Community Affairs Manager do?

A Community Affairs Manager is responsible for building and maintaining relationships between an organization and the community it serves. They develop and implement programs, organize events, and communicate with local groups to promote positive engagement. Their role often involves addressing community concerns, managing outreach initiatives, and ensuring the organization's activities align with community interests and values. They may also coordinate with government agencies and represent the organization at public meetings or forums.

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Community Affairs Managers play a pivotal role in connecting their organization with the broader community. They frequently collaborate with internal teams such as communications, marketing, and legal to align messaging and ensure compliance. Externally, they build relationships with local organizations, government agencies, and community leaders to support outreach initiatives, address community concerns, and foster goodwill. This cross-functional collaboration is essential for developing and executing programs that benefit both the organization and the community it serves.
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Community Affairs Specialist (Part-Time)

Rowan Digital Infrastructure Pty Ltd

Frederick, MD • On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered-faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.
Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure-and building a more sustainable future in the process.
Ready to help transform how the world's most important technologies are powered? Join us.
Role Summary
Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Community Affairs Specialist to help support community engagement activities for Rowan's data center project in Frederick, MD. The Community Affairs Specialist is a critical part of the team that works with leadership and subject matter expert teams from across the business to protect and expand Rowan's portfolio.
This role will help to bring into fruition Rowan's portfolio of projects by ensuring the community and political landscape is favorable to our company's operations in the communities that we partner with. This position will work to enable healthy engagement between the community at large and Rowan. The Community Affairs Specialist will meet with community stakeholders, represent the company with media, track local policy developments, and handle communications with AHJs.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully working in public policy/government affairs or community affairs settings. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Travel: Ability to travel up to (10%) to project sites and/or for company gatherings
Location: Frederick, MD (remote + local travel as needed)
Rate: $50-$70 per hour (Part-time)
Hours: Estimated 8-24 hours per week
Essential Responsibilities
  • Support drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement
  • Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including AHJs, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large
  • Support the drafting of communications content to broaden and amplify messaging about our community, economic, and environmental benefits in public settings, including project pitches, AHJ presentations or customer meetings
  • Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan's operations
  • Support Economic Development, Development, and Energy SMEs to navigate evolving policy landscape within the Temple area and Texas in general to protect the positive relationship between Rowan and the community

Education, Skills, and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
  • Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating policy positions publicly before key stakeholders
  • Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders.
  • Public policy/government affairs experience
  • Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization
  • Knowledge of policy impacting data center/large industrial development preferred
  • Experience with legislative tracking for targeted industries preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Team building and educational opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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