Compensation
Compensation:
- $150K - $175K (Offers Bonus)
- Essential Responsibilities
- Engage with government representatives, community organizations, residents, and other local stakeholders about Rowan's projects
- Track state/local legislation, regulatory proceedings, and project entitlements and advocate on these items as necessary
- Form coalitions with interested individuals and organizations to support/oppose state legislation, local policy issues, and more
- Support drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement in key markets across the region
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 identification of new site development opportunities within the local market
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, customer meetings, etc
- Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations
- Support the negotiation, execution and implementation of economic development agreements with community partners
- Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, economic development organizations, 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 stakeholder
- Public policy/government affairs experience
- Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives
- Experience drafting strategic communications and supporting public relations
- Knowledge of policy impacting data center industry 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 teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown 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
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
- Hybrid working environment
- Team building and educational opportunities
- Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
Unlimited PTO
- RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
- Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan
- Equal Opportunity Employer
