Community & Government Affairs Manager

Bitdeer Group

Community & Government Affairs Manager supporting Bitdeer’s initiatives in Ohio. Leading stakeholder engagement and local government strategies while managing community outreach for data center development.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeMassillon • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute state and local government engagement strategies in Ohio
Monitor, assess and influence state and local level policy, regulatory developments and legislation affecting taxation and incentives, permitting and zoning decisions, electricity grid policies, environmental standards and data center development for cryptocurrency mining and AI.
Partner with internal legal, business, and policy teams to mitigate permitting and policy risks and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
Support project teams to navigate permitting and approval processes
Work with state and local-level trade associations and business chambers to advocate for policy positions that promote blockchain adoption, AI infrastructure development, and sustainable energy solutions for data centers
Manage third-party consultants and community engagement firms where needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years of experience in local or state government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs, preferably in the data center industry or industrial projects.
Strong understanding of local government structures in the U.S. (state, county, township, and municipal levels)
Experience working in and/or engaging with state and local-level government and regulatory bodies on data center and infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with local-level energy policies, tax incentives, and environmental regulations affecting data centers and Bitcoin mining.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Experience in lobbying, stakeholder engagement, or coalition-building at the state and local level.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Team player and ability to closely collaborate with legal, compliance, and business teams on policy and regulatory matters.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws
No discrimination based on race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.

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Hard Skills & Tools

government relationspublic policyregulatory affairsstakeholder engagementlobbyingcoalition-buildingpermitting processescompliancedata center developmentenergy policies

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship-buildingteam collaborationindependent workadaptabilitystrategic thinkingproblem-solvingnegotiationinfluencingproject management