Community Affairs Specialist – Part-Time
Rowan Digital Infrastructure
part-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $50 - $70 per hour
About the role
- Support drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement
- Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including AHJs, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large
- Support the drafting of communications content to broaden and amplify messaging about our community, economic, and environmental benefits in public settings, including project pitches, AHJ presentations or customer meetings
- Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations
- Support Economic Development, Development, and Energy SMEs to navigate evolving policy landscape within the Temple area and Texas in general to protect the positive relationship between Rowan and the community
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
- Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating policy positions publicly before key stakeholders
- Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders.
- Public policy/government affairs experience
- Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization
- Knowledge of policy impacting data center/large industrial development preferred
- Experience with legislative tracking for targeted industries preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- Hybrid working environment
- Team building and educational opportunities
- Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
- Unlimited PTO
- Competitive compensation and bonus plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
public policylegislative trackinganalytical skillsproblem-solving skills
Soft Skills
advocating policy positionscommunication skillscollaboration skillspartnership developmentdiplomacy
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree