Community Relations Lead

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About the role

The Community Relations Lead will build lasting relationships in the communities where we develop and operate. You will connect residents, community organizations, schools, local businesses, and civic leaders with our mission—and help ensure community perspectives inform our work.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys meeting people, listening carefully, and turning conversations into meaningful action. From organizing local events to connecting residents with career opportunities, you will help The Nuclear Company become a trusted, engaged community partner.

Responsibilities

• Build local relationships: Develop and maintain connections with residents, neighborhood groups, nonprofits, civic organizations, educators, and business associations.

• Listen and follow through: Create opportunities for community members to share questions, priorities, and concerns. Coordinate timely responses and track commitments through completion.

• Lead community engagement: Plan and execute listening sessions, open houses, workshops, volunteer activities, and other events that encourage meaningful participation.

• Connect people to opportunities: Partner with Talent Acquisition, educational institutions, workforce programs, and trade organizations to help residents explore careers, internships, apprenticeships, and training opportunities.

• Brand Ambassador: Represent The Nuclear Company at community events, local forums, and partner gatherings, bringing our mission and values to life through authentic conversations that build awareness, trust, and lasting relationships.

• Develop community partnerships: Identify and coordinate partnerships that reflect local priorities and create lasting value, including education, workforce development, and community service initiatives.

• Make information accessible: Work with Communications and technical teams to explain our projects, timelines, and nuclear energy in clear, approachable language.

• Bring community insight into decisions: Share local feedback and emerging concerns with internal teams to strengthen planning, engagement, and execution.

• Coordinate across teams: Partner with People and Community, Communications, Government Affairs, and project leadership to keep outreach accurate, coordinated, and responsive.

• Measure progress: Track participation, relationship development, feedback, and follow-through. Use AI, NOS, and other tools to improve coordination while protecting sensitive information.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in community engagement, community relations, nonprofit partnerships, workforce development, public affairs, or a related field.

• Travel as needed in the Kentucky region.

• A track record of building trust with people from varied backgrounds, including those with differing viewpoints.

• Experience organizing events, facilitating conversations, and managing partnerships from initial outreach through execution.

• Strong listening, writing, and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly.

• Sound judgment when addressing sensitive questions, navigating disagreement, and escalating concerns.

• Strong organizational skills and a habit of following through on commitments.

• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve and processes are still being built.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. 

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.