Director/VP of Community Affairs – Economic Development
Salute
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Responsible for creating, executing, and measuring a comprehensive strategy to build enduring, positive relationships with local government, community stakeholders, and business leaders in communities where Salute operates data center facilities.
- Partner with public and private entities to address critical infrastructure needs like affordable housing, emergency services and community resources for families.
- Work with Vendor Management to develop and manage a program to prioritize and onboard local small businesses as vendors for property management and facility management services.
- Work with Corporate Learning to coordinate local workforce development programs in collaboration with nearby community colleges and vocational schools.
- Proactively build relationships with key local stakeholders and influencers, including business owners, community officials, non-profits, and school district leadership to build support and ensure continuous communication and transparency.
- Work with Account Directors to maintain a highly visible and active role in the local Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organizations to position Salute’s workforce as a long-term community asset.
- Work with Corporate Communications and Marketing to develop internal and external messaging in support of community affairs and economic development initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in community affairs, economic development, government relations, public–private partnerships, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with local and state government entities, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and community stakeholders.
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, industrial, real estate, or mission critical facilities (e.g., data centers, utilities, manufacturing, logistics) strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated executive presence and credibility when representing an organization publicly.
- Ability to influence without authority and navigate complex, multi stakeholder environments.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy when addressing sensitive community or political issues.
- Desire to build and lead a team.
- Willingness to travel regularly to Salute operating communities and customer locations (estimated 25–40%).
Benefits
- 8 company-paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1.
- Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
- The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
- Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
- Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts – because your health matters.
- Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
public policyurban planningeconomic developmentpublic administrationbusiness managementcommunity affairsgovernment relationspublic-private partnershipsinfrastructure developmentvendor management
Soft Skills
relationship buildinginfluence without authorityexecutive presencesound judgmentdiscretiondiplomacyteam leadershipcommunicationtransparencycollaboration