Local Community Engagement Liaison

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology e, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

The Manager, Local Community Engagement Liaison will build and maintain the "social license to operate" in the communities where we build and maintain infrastructure. You will be the face and voice of the company, responsible for turning potential community opposition into long‑term partnerships through transparency, education, and investment.

• Primary Point of Contact: Serve as the first line of communication for local residents, small business owners, and community groups.

• Local Official Engagement: Maintain regular contact with City Councils, County Commissions, and local planning boards to provide project updates.

• Crisis Communication: Respond quickly to local concerns or misinformation, resolving issues before they escalation to the municipal or state level.

• Community Investment: Manage the local "giving" budget, identifying high‑impact opportunities for sponsor ships, grants, and volunteer events (e.g., local STEM programs, environmental cleanups) in support of the larger Crusoe philanthropic strategy

• Public Forums: Organize, support and lead town halls, "open house" events, and site tours to demystify our operations and answer technical questions for a general audience.

• Workforce Partnerships: Partner with local community colleges or trade schools to create pathways for local hiring and training.

• Local Intelligence: Act as the "eyes and ears" for the corporate team, providing regular reports on local sentiment, political shifts, and potential project roadblocks.

• Content Creation: Collaborate with the Public Affairs/Marketing/Comms team to create localized newsletters, fact sheets, and social media updates that resonate with the specific community.

• Experience: 5+ years in community relations, local government, or public affairs. Experience in construction, energy, or large‑scale land development is a plus.

• The "Local" Factor: A deep understanding of the specific region’s culture, history, and political landscape.

• Conflict Resolution: Proven ability to remain calm and professional in high‑tension environments (e.g., a heated town hall meeting).

• Communication: Exceptional storytelling skills; the ability to explain why a data center or energy project matters to a local farmer or shop owner.

• Availability: Willingness to attend evening city council meetings and weekend community events.

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well‑funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability

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• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• Met Life Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month

Compensation will be paid in the range of $111,000 - $135,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.