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Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorConsultingLogisticsManufacturing
Vantage Data Centers designs, develops, and operates scalable data center campuses for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises. Its infrastructure spans five continents and 21 markets, with more than 23 million square feet of data center space and over 2.6GW of power capacity. The company emphasizes standardized facility designs, operational predictability, energy efficiency, and reliable performance, helping customers expand their digital infrastructure over time.
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Senior Community Engagement Specialist (Ashburn, VA – Hybrid)

Lead community engagement and local external affairs for Vantage Data Centers’ Eastern Region projects. Build stakeholder partnerships, support community investment and workforce development, and help advance project outcomes.

USUnited StatesOHOhioVAVirginia
$135,000 – $145,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredCommunity Manager

Description

  • Direct Vantage’s Eastern Region community engagement and local external affairs strategy
  • Act as the lead representative for community and stakeholder engagement in high-visibility markets
  • Develop and maintain relationships with public officials, government staff, community leaders, workforce partners, schools, nonprofits, business organizations, and other stakeholders
  • Represent Vantage at community meetings, civic events, industry forums, and stakeholder discussions
  • Deliver engagement programs that respond to local priorities while advancing business goals
  • Coordinate community investment, workforce development, education, and nonprofit partnership programs
  • Support volunteer initiatives, sponsorships, and community relations activities
  • Track community sentiment, stakeholder input, local issues, and developing trends
  • Deliver market intelligence, stakeholder updates, and insights to project teams and senior leaders
  • Resolve stakeholder concerns through outreach, relationship management, and internal collaboration
  • Work with Public Policy, Development, Construction, Operations, Sustainability, Marketing, and People & Culture teams across the project lifecycle
  • Organize engagement activities related to development, permitting, construction, and operations
  • Keep stakeholder records, engagement plans, and activity tracking current
  • Recommend actions informed by stakeholder feedback, community priorities, and local market conditions
  • Create briefings, stakeholder updates, engagement summaries, and reports
  • Distribute regional lessons learned, emerging trends, and effective practices

Requirements

  • 5–8 years of experience in community engagement, external affairs, stakeholder relations, nonprofit partnerships, or public affairs
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, including writing and public speaking
  • Demonstrated success building trust with diverse communities
  • Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
  • Collaborative approach and ability to work across departments and regions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, plus project management tools
  • Availability to travel for site visits, events, and stakeholder meetings as needed, anticipated up to 40%
  • Experience supporting community programs in regulated, capital-intensive, or infrastructure-related sectors
  • Ability to engage grassroots communities while managing executive-level relationships
  • Established relationships and experience with communities and stakeholders in Virginia, Ohio, or Georgia
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Political Science, or a related discipline preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Voluntary benefit options
  • Above-market total compensation package
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave benefits
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Training and professional development

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