Community Engagement Lead

fluidstackΒ· Development
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πŸ“ Austin, TXπŸ“ New York, NYFullTimeπŸ’° USD 115K–200K/yr

About this role

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 global GPU cluster footprint β€” across the US, Europe, and beyond β€” we're building new datacenters 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 β€” 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

  • Develop and own Fluidstack's community engagement playbook: stakeholder mapping, outreach cadences, issue escalation protocols, and community benefit frameworks β€” scalable across geographies and jurisdictions

  • Serve as the primary face of Fluidstack in local communities β€” attending town halls, public hearings, planning commission meetings, and community events; represent Fluidstack's interests at external policy and political 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

  • Monitor state and local legislation, regulatory developments, and policy trends; align external policy shifts with internal business priorities and develop strategies to shape outcomes β€” briefing senior leadership on political and policy risk throughout

  • Proactively identify and neutralize opposition before it organizes; partner with Site Selection, Real Estate, and Legal to surface reputational, regulatory, and political risk before capital is committed

  • Coordinate 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

  • Experience specifically in hyperscale or AI datacenter development

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

  • Multi-jurisdictional and/or international community engagement experience

  • Experience engaging with sovereign or government customers alongside private stakeholders

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

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Nice to have:

  • Experience specifically in hyperscale or AI datacenter development context

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

  • Experience engaging with sovereign or government customers alongside private stakeholders

  • Multi-jurisdictional and/or international community engagement experience

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $200,000 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Community Engagement Lead role at fluidstack?
The listed salary for this Community Engagement Lead position at fluidstack is USD 115K–200K/yr. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Community Engagement Lead position at fluidstack located?
This Community Engagement Lead role at fluidstack is based in Austin, TX, New York, NY. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Community Engagement Lead role at fluidstack full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Community Engagement Lead role in the Development department at fluidstack.
Which team or department does the Community Engagement Lead at fluidstack belong to?
This Community Engagement Lead position is part of the Development department at fluidstack. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Community Engagement Lead position at fluidstack?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to fluidstack's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Community Engagement Lead job at fluidstack posted?
This Community Engagement Lead position at fluidstack was posted on Apr 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible β€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Community Engagement Lead
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