# Community Engagement Lead

**Company:** [OpenAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/openai)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Community
**Salary:** $130k – $236k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Community Engagement, Public Engagement, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Facilitation, Stakeholder Management, Reputation Management, Economic Development, Environmental Communications, Sustainability, Infrastructure Projects, Technology Projects
**Posted:** 2026-08-17

> Leads community engagement for OpenAI infrastructure projects in Ohio, building trust with local stakeholders, representing the company publicly, and integrating community priorities into development strategies. Requires 8+ years of experience in community affairs, public engagement, or corporate communications.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, community organizations, NGOs, and residents.
- Develop and execute community engagement strategies for new and existing sites.
- Represent OpenAI in public forums, hearings, and community events.
- Partner with the Economic Development Lead on incentive compliance and community benefits.
- Partner with the Environmental Lead on communicating environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts.
- Develop proactive communications to address concerns, highlight benefits, and reduce risk of opposition.
- Monitor community sentiment and advise executives on risks and opportunities.
- Create a community engagement playbook that can scale across geographies.

## Requirements
- 8+ years in community affairs, public engagement, or corporate communications.
- Proven track record engaging diverse community stakeholders for large infrastructure or technology projects.
- Strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive political and reputational issues.
- Experience integrating community benefits, including workforce, education, and infrastructure support, into development strategies.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with experience working across government, community, and corporate teams.

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