Anthropic
Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Virginia & West Virginia)
$265K–$295K
Remote-Friendly, United States +1 · Remote · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- Remote-Friendly, United States
Remote-Friendly US (Travel Required) - Experience
- Years required correlate with internal job level; preferred qualification: 7+ years in specified fields.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience; field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship is available, but not for every role or candidate; the company will make reasonable efforts to obtain a visa for candidates offered the role.
About the job
Build trusted local relationships and lead community engagement for Anthropic data center projects in Virginia and West Virginia, from site selection through long-term operations.
What you'll do
- Develop and carry out market-specific engagement strategies, coalitions, listening sessions, and local benefit initiatives.
- Represent Anthropic in public forums and advise internal teams on community sentiment, local dynamics, and project risks.
- Coordinate community investment and messaging, incorporate local input into project planning, and create scalable engagement processes.
What they ask for
- Experience in community affairs, public affairs, economic development, government relations, local or state government, or a related field.
- Direct experience engaging local governments and community stakeholders for large infrastructure, construction, energy, or technology projects.
- Strong relationship-building, public representation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Virginia or West Virginia, and able to travel regularly across both states.
Nice to have
- 7+ years in relevant community engagement, infrastructure projects, or local government.
- Familiarity with land use, zoning, permitting, data center community concerns, or corporate social responsibility.
Pay
$265,000 — $295,000 USD (annual salary; base salary)
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