Community Affairs Specialist (Part-Time)

Community Affairs Specialist

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Community Affairs Specialist to help support community engagement activities for Rowan's data center project in Frederick, MD. The Community Affairs Specialist is a critical part of the team that works with leadership and subject matter expert teams from across the business to protect and expand Rowan's portfolio.

This role will help to bring into fruition Rowan's portfolio of projects by ensuring the community and political landscape is favorable to our company's operations in the communities that we partner with. This position will work to enable healthy engagement between the community at large and Rowan. The Community Affairs Specialist will meet with community stakeholders, represent the company with media, track local policy developments, and handle communications with AHJs.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully working in public policy/government affairs or community affairs settings. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (10%) to project sites and/or for company gatherings

Location: Frederick, MD (remote + local travel as needed)

Rate: $50-$70 per hour (Part-time)

Hours: Estimated 8-24 hours per week

Essential Responsibilities

• Support drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement
• Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including AHJs, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large
• Support the drafting of communications content to broaden and amplify messaging about our community, economic, and environmental benefits in public settings, including project pitches, AHJ presentations or customer meetings
• Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan's operations
• Support Economic Development, Development, and Energy SMEs to navigate evolving policy landscape within the Temple area and Texas in general to protect the positive relationship between Rowan and the community

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
• Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating policy positions publicly before key stakeholders
• Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders.
• Public policy/government affairs experience
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of policy impacting data center/large industrial development preferred
• Experience with legislative tracking for targeted industries preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.