Local and State Economic Development Manager

Economic Development

• Lead initiation, negotiation, and completion of state and local economic incentive agreements for new developments, including tax abatements, exemptions, and other incentives.
• Manage full lifecycle from jurisdictional outreach through term sheet negotiation and agreement execution.
• Collaborate with real estate, energy, tax, legal, and finance teams to structure deals aligning with growth objectives.

Community Benefit Agreement Development

• Design and negotiate community benefit agreements (CBAs) reflecting pillars: Environmental Impact, Being a Good Neighbor, and Furthering Tech Innovation.
• Translate pillars into locally relevant commitments.
• Work with Real Estate, Energy, ESG/Community Impact, and local stakeholders to ensure agreements are enforceable and mutually beneficial.

Advocacy and Representation

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with local elected officials, public safety leaders, and government stakeholders.
• Represent Crusoe in industry groups, working groups, and coalitions.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Economic Development and Community Engagement.

Problem Solving and Issue Management

• Address local issues impacting sites, including neighborhood complaints and good neighbor agreements.
• Monitor legislative developments, conduct policy research, and support state and local advocacy.

Community Engagement

• Support grassroots activities such as calls to action, site tours, and local activations.
• Partner with ESG/Community Impact team to represent Crusoe at events.
• Support groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, and other community events.

Strategic Insight and Trend Monitoring

• Develop intelligence-gathering strategy to identify emerging trends and address potential business impacts.
• Help shape advocacy priorities aligned with business objectives and values.

Administrative and Collaborative Support

• Work proactively and independently to support cross-functional teams.
• Maintain Crusoe's values-driven culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Public Policy, Business, Political Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in economic development, government relations, or public affairs.
• Direct experience structuring or negotiating tax incentive agreements.
• Demonstrated experience with state and local economic incentive agreements, jurisdictional processes, and compliance.
• Strong policy analysis, problem-solving, writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, manage multiple priorities, and assimilate new information quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to discretion with confidential information.
• Collaborative mindset; ability to work independently and engage cross-functional teams.
• Availability to travel up to 25%.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with energy, tech (AI and data centers), or real estate issues.
• Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) accreditation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $130,000-$155,000 + Bonus (plus RSUs).
• Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.
• Competitive equity packages.
• Paid time off, holidays, and leave programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer contributions to HSA.
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health and wellness support.
• Commuter benefits.
• Cell phone stipend.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• Volunteer time off.
• Global travel insurance and emergency assistance.
• Daily meals allowance.
• Additional location-specific perks.