The opportunity
Anthropic is building AI systems that will shape the trajectory of one of the most consequential technologies in human history. That work requires physical infrastructure at significant scale, and building that infrastructure the right way means being a real, long-term partner to the communities where we operate.
What you'll do
Build and maintain trusted, sustained relationships with town, village, city,: and county elected officials and administrators, planning and zoning boards, local industrial development agencies, state agencies, economic development organizations, community groups, civic leaders, labor and building trades organizations, educational institutions, and workforce partners in the New York data center markets you cover
Develop and execute a community engagement strategy for each of your markets,: spanning 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 the communities where we operate
Represent Anthropic in public forums, town halls, planning hearings, community events, and local media
Monitor community sentiment and local political dynamics, and advise internal: teams on risks, opportunities, and the right pace and posture for engagement
Partner with the Real Estate and Infrastructure team to bring community input: into how projects are planned, communicated, and delivered, not just how they are announced, including public comment and environmental review processes
What they're looking for
- + 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, and permitting processes at the local and: regional level in New York, including environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and local incentive approvals through industrial development agencies
- Experience managing corporate social responsibility programs
- Established relationships with economic development, workforce, labor, or: civic organizations in the markets this role covers
- Experience working with real estate, legal, communications, and policy teams at the same time
- Experience engaging with Native nations in New York, including familiarity: with consultation processes and Tribal sovereignty
- A genuine interest in the communities where you work, not just the projects you are managing
