Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Indiana & Kentucky)

About this role

Build trusted relationships with communities where Anthropic data centers are sited, built, and operated in Indiana and Kentucky. Develop local engagement strategies, represent Anthropic in public settings, and help shape scalable processes for responsible infrastructure growth.

About the company

Anthropic builds reliable and interpretable AI systems, including the Claude family of models, for businesses and developers. The company focuses on AI safety research and practical AI assistants for enterprise and consumer use.

The team

Public Policy team

What you'll do

• Build relationships with local officials, community groups, residents, and economic development partners.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies throughout site selection, development, construction, and operations.
• Host listening and education sessions, build coalitions, and develop community benefits.
• Represent Anthropic at public forums, hearings, community events, and with local media.
• Monitor community sentiment and advise internal teams on risks and engagement strategy.
• Coordinate charitable giving, community investment, and economic development commitments.
• Explain environmental stewardship and respond to questions about power, water, and land use.
• Create a repeatable community engagement playbook.

What we're looking for

• Experience in community affairs, public affairs, economic development, government relations, local or state government, or a related field.
• Experience engaging county and municipal governments and community stakeholders on large infrastructure or similar projects.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to maintain trust through difficult conversations.
• Able to represent an organization credibly in public settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex plans into plain language.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple engagements across markets.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Indiana or Kentucky, with regular travel across both states.

Nice to have

• 7+ years of relevant experience, particularly on data center, utility, energy, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Indiana or Kentucky land use, zoning, permitting, tax abatements, and incentives.
• Experience managing corporate social responsibility programs.
• Established relationships with local economic development, workforce, or civic organizations.
• Experience collaborating with real estate, legal, communications, and policy teams.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and parental leave.
• Flexible working hours.
• Optional equity donation matching.