Community Affairs Manager

Role description

Role Overview

The Community Affairs Manager will act as Nscale's on-the-ground representative, building relationships with local stakeholders and communities, managing engagement, and identifying and addressing issues early. This role will suit someone with proven experience engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, who is comfortable working in complex environments with sometimes competing interests.

What You Will Do

The Community Affairs Manager will act as the primary local representative for Nscale, building and maintaining relationships with municipalities, local and regional political stakeholders, community leaders, and representative groups. They will design and deliver a structured community engagement program for the project, lead consultations, public meetings, and briefings, and ensure two-way communication with local communities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Community Affairs Manager will be responsible for developing and communicating the local economic and community impact of the project, including jobs and skills, local supply chain opportunities, and community benefits. They will also identify and build partnerships with local organizations and provide clear briefings and updates to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3–8 years of experience in community engagement, public affairs, local government, or a related field
• Strong understanding of how local communities and decision-making structures operate
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, development, or construction projects is strongly preferred
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex projects clearly and confidently
• Comfortable acting as the local 'face' of a project and representing the organization externally
• Able to manage competing priorities and operate effectively under pressure
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience working in politically sensitive or regulated environments
• Knowledge of the local area (Mason County) or similar communities is highly desirable, and experience working with rural communities is a plus

Benefits

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months
• Flexible workplace
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation