Amazon
External Engagement, Principal, AWS Economic Development
$165K–$223K
Virtual Location - Ohio, OH · Remote · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 14, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, or corporate social responsibility experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
About the job
Creates and leads regional external engagement strategy and partnerships with community, civic, business, and government stakeholders to support Amazon’s presence in the region.
What you'll do
- Build scalable engagement playbooks and reporting frameworks, and support community engagement initiatives.
- Develop relationships and partnerships with local stakeholders, civic leaders, opinion leaders, and government officials.
- Plan and coordinate stakeholder events and collaborate with internal business partners.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant discipline.
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others.
Nice to have
- J.D. or Master’s degree.
- Experience leading external affairs or community engagement strategies with measurable business impact.
Pay
164,800.00 - 222,900.00 USD annually (base salary)
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