Community Affairs Manager
Nscale — Texas, United States · In-Person · Mid · $130k - $220k/yearly
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 requires a regular on-the-ground presence in West Texas communities.
What You Will Do
The Community Affairs Manager will design and deliver a structured community engagement program, lead consultations, public meetings, and briefings, ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and accessible across all audiences, and maintain a detailed understanding of local community concerns and priorities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 3–8 years of experience in community engagement, public affairs, local government, or a related field, strong stakeholder management skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively under pressure.
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
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- 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 (West Texas/Permian Basin) or similar communities is highly desirable, and Spanish proficiency is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months
- Flexible workplace
- Dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions
- Bonus, equity, and/or commission programs
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation