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 Virginia boards of: supervisors, city and town councils, and planning commissions, West Virginia county commissions and municipal officials, state economic development agencies, community groups, civic leaders, educational institutions, and workforce partners in the Virginia and West Virginia 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, including in markets where data center development is already well established and community questions about its cumulative effects are active
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
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 county and: municipal level, including rezoning and special use permit hearings in Virginia
- Experience with community concerns around data center siting, such as noise,: transmission lines, water, and proximity to residential areas
- Experience managing corporate social responsibility programs
- Established relationships with economic development, workforce, or civic: organizations in the markets this role covers, including in Appalachian and energy-transition communities
- Experience working with real estate, legal, communications, and policy teams at the same time
- A genuine interest in the communities where you work, not just the projects you are managing
