Community Engagement Manager, AWS InCommunities

About the role

The Community Engagement Manager leads InCommunities initiatives for the AWS Data Center Community. This role is based in the Fredericksburg, VA region and supports the business across the Rappahannock River Region in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on external issues management and community relations around Data Center Infrastructure.
• Identify and collaborate with partner organizations and key stakeholders to understand community needs, build relationships, and drive impactful outcomes.
• Own the region's community issues management and lead the identification and deployment of programs designed to deliver sustaining and lasting impact in the communities where we live and work.
• Design and execute signature events and programs.
• Set the vision for sustainable community engagement initiatives across the region and manage these with attention to detail and a high bar for quality.
• Own internal and external communications for community engagement programs. Represent AWS Infrastructure publicly with internal and external stakeholders. Leverage multiple communications channels to drive employee awareness and involvement in community engagement initiatives.
• Act as the point of contact for community-centric issues and concerns. Proactively identify and address internal and external issues that pose reputational risk to AWS and business objectives.
• Lead community assessments for new sites in the region. Identify potential community-related risks and develop proactive engagement plans to mitigate them. Think strategically to scale InCommunities programming as the AWS business grows.
• Capture and report data that demonstrates community engagement's quantified and qualified impact on AWS Infrastructure, its employees, and the community. Communicate these results internally and externally.
• Partner with cross-functional teams — engineering, operations, real estate, energy, water, sustainability, construction, legal, public policy, and public relations — to deliver results.
• Be physically present in the community. Roll up sleeves and get work done on the ground when required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional or military experience
• 10+ years professional experience in External Affairs, Public Policy, Communications, Community Engagement or related field
• Previous experience supporting major infrastructure development projects

Benefits

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.