Community Engagement Lead

ABOUT FLUIDSTACK

We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.

We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.

We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Fluidstack scales its GPU cluster footprint we're building new data centers in communities that will live with them for decades. That relationship needs to be earned, not assumed.

The Community Engagement Lead will be Fluidstack's primary interface between our infrastructure projects and the communities, governments, and civic institutions that surround them. You will build trust before the first shovel hits the ground, sustain it through construction and operations, and turn neighbors, local officials, and regional stakeholders into long-term advocates. You'll own a function that sits at the intersection of public affairs, economic development, and communications — and you'll build it from scratch.

This is a high-leverage role with direct exposure to Fluidstack's leadership, site development teams, and government relations functions. You will be a material contributor to whether projects close on time or stall in council chambers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serve as the primary face of Fluidstack in data center communities — attending town halls, public hearings, planning commission meetings, and community events; represent Fluidstack's interests at external forums

• Build and maintain relationships across a broad stakeholder matrix: elected officials, city/county staff, utility partners, school districts, workforce development organizations, nonprofits, trade associations, and community members

• Proactively identify and neutralize opposition before it organizes; partner with crossfunctional teams to surface reputational, regulatory, and political risk before capital is committed

• Coordinate and deploy community benefit commitments (local hiring, workforce programs, educational partnerships, grants) and develop communications materials that translate complex infrastructure realities into clear narratives for community, government, and executive audiences; manage external partners including lobbyists, consultants, and PR agencies

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 10+ years of experience in public affairs, technology policy, infrastructure development, or related fields

• Expertise in political communication and complex stakeholder management

• Familiarity with large scale infrastructure projects and project management

• State and local community engagement experience

• Travel 30 %+ to active sites or as needed for projects

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience specifically in hyperscale or AI data center development context

• Familiarity with energy procurement, grid interconnection, or sustainability communications

The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - 250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.