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Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Montana & Utah)

Anthropic· Public Policy
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Hybrid (Montana and Utah)$265k - $295kFull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Public policy–oriented relationship manager building Anthropic’s on-the-ground presence in Montana and Utah data center communities, from site selection through construction and long-term operations. Focus on stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, and translating operational plans into local benefits while helping to write scalable engagement playbooks.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain trusted, sustained relationships with county commissioners, mayors and city and town councils, planning and zoning bodies, state economic development agencies, community groups, civic leaders, educational institutions, and workforce partners in the Montana and Utah data center markets you cover
  • Engage with Tribal governments and Native communities in Montana and Utah, recognizing Tribal sovereignty and supporting consultation and partnership efforts
  • Develop and execute a community engagement strategy for each market, 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 appropriate engagement pace
  • Partner with Real Estate and Infrastructure to incorporate community input into project planning and delivery
  • Work with Communications to develop proactive, locally relevant messaging
  • Coordinate charitable giving, community investment, and economic development commitments, including managing nonprofit partner relationships
  • Partner with Energy and Sustainability to explain environmental stewardship and respond to questions about power, water, and land use
  • Build a community engagement playbook and scalable processes for future markets

Qualifications

  • Experience in community affairs, public affairs, economic development, government relations, local or state government, or closely related field
  • Direct experience engaging with county and municipal governments and diverse community stakeholders on large infrastructure, construction, energy, or technology projects
  • Skilled relationship and coalition builder with ability to earn trust and maintain relationships through difficult conversations
  • Ability to represent a company credibly in public settings (town halls, hearings, press interviews)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex plans into plain language
  • Ability to work independently, learn quickly on policy issues, manage multiple engagements across markets
  • Based in Montana or Utah or willing to relocate; willing to travel regularly, including long drives across both states

Skills

Required:Relationship buildingPublic speakingStrategic planningPolicy and regulatory understanding

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Optional equity donation matching
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Office space for collaboration
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Anthropic

building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

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