Community Engagement Lead - Stargate

## About the Role As a Community Engagement Lead at Openai, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, community organizations, and residents. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that Openai's data center developments are met with trust and partnership from the communities they serve. This role requires a unique blend of community affairs, public engagement, and corporate communications expertise, as well as the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships. Openai's mission to build safe artificial general intelligence is ambitious and far-reaching, and this role is essential to its success. As a Community Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for developing and executing community engagement strategies, translating community feedback into actionable guidance, and representing Openai in public forums. The Stargate team, where this role is based, is central to Openai's mission, setting the core infrastructure strategy and implementing this vision. This team sits at the intersection of commercial, technical, strategy, and operations, interacting with teams and executives inside and outside of Openai. ## What You Will Do - Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, community organizations, NGOs, and residents - Develop and execute community engagement strategies for new and existing sites - Translate community feedback into actionable guidance to inform project decisions - Represent Openai in public forums, hearings, and community events - Support economic development on incentive compliance and community benefits - Partner with the Environmental Lead on communicating environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts - Develop proactive communications to address concerns, highlight benefits, and reduce risk of opposition - Monitor community sentiment and advise executives on risks and opportunities - Create a community engagement playbook that can scale across geographies - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, communications, government affairs, and operations - Ensure community priorities are integrated into project planning, communication, and delivery ## What We Are Looking For - 6+ years of experience in community affairs, public engagement, or corporate communications - Proven track record of engaging diverse community stakeholders for large infrastructure or technology projects - Strong public speaking and facilitation skills in high-stakes environments - Ability to manage sensitive political and reputational issues - Experience integrating community benefits into development strategies - Collaborative and adaptable, with experience working across government, community, and corporate teams - Strong understanding of community development principles and practices - Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ## Nice to Have - Experience working with data center developments or similar infrastructure projects - Knowledge of environmental sustainability and stewardship principles - Familiarity with government affairs and public policy - Certification in community engagement or a related field ## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI company - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Professional development opportunities - Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options - Access to the latest technology and tools - Recognition and reward for outstanding performance - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits - Paid time off and holidays

- Tip: Develop a strong understanding of community engagement principles and practices, and be prepared to provide examples of successful community engagement strategies you've developed and implemented in the past.

• To stand out, highlight your experience working with diverse community stakeholders and your ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
• Make sure your resume and cover letter are tailored to the specific requirements of the role, and be prepared to address any gaps in your experience or skills.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to community engagement, including your strategies for building trust and partnerships with local stakeholders.
• Consider creating a portfolio of your work, including examples of successful community engagement projects you've led or been a part of.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, and be prepared to discuss your salary expectations and requirements.