Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
About the role
The Community Engagement Lead will be the primary bridge between OpenAI and the communities in Ohio. This role ensures that OpenAI builds strong, trust-based relationships with local stakeholders, communicates proactively about our projects, and integrates community priorities into our development approach. The role spans engagement, communications, and reputation management, and will partner closely with the Economic Development and Environmental leads.
What they're looking for
- 8+ years in community affairs, public engagement, or corporate communications
- Proven track record engaging diverse community stakeholders for large infrastructure or technology projects
- Strong public speaking and facilitation skills
- Ability to manage sensitive political and reputational issues
- Experience integrating community benefits (workforce, education, infrastructure support) into development strategies
- Collaborative and adaptable, with experience working across government, community, and corporate teams
More about this role
OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital partners, is embarking on a journey to build the world’s most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. The Industrial Compute team is central to this mission, setting the core infra strategy and implementing this vision. From site selection to the buildout process, this team sits at the intersection of commercial, technical, strategy, and operations, interacting with teams and executives inside and outside of OpenAI.
The Community Engagement Lead will be the primary bridge between OpenAI and the communities in Ohio. This role ensures that OpenAI builds strong, trust-based relationships with local stakeholders, communicates proactively about our projects, and integrates community priorities into our development approach. The role spans engagement, communications, and reputation management, and will partner closely with the Economic Development and Environmental leads.
Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, community organizations, NGOs, and residents.
Develop and execute community engagement strategies for new and existing sites.
Represent OpenAI in public forums, hearings, and community events.
Partner with the Economic...
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