State and Local Economic Development Manager

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About This Role

As the Manager, State and Local Economic Development at Crusoe, you'll be an integral part of our Public Affairs team, leading state and local policy, community engagement, and advocacy efforts. You will build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, serving as an internal expert on a variety of social and governmental issues. Your work will directly impact Crusoe's ability to operate productively, leading on key local initiatives such as navigating tax incentives, permitting, and legislative challenges in a dynamic and highly visible political environment. We are looking for an open, intellectually curious, and bipartisan leader with a strong network and policy knowledge to drive impactful advocacy and enhance Crusoe's competitive edge. This is a full-time position, fully on-site at our Cherry Creek headquarters.

What You'll Be Working On

• Advocacy and Representation: Build and maintain strategic relationships with local elected officials, public safety leaders, and other government stakeholders. You will represent Crusoe in industry groups, working groups, and coalitions in close collaboration with the Senior Director of Public Affairs.

• Problem Solving and Issue Management: Address local issues impacting our sites of operation, including neighborhood complaints and good neighbor agreements. You will also monitor legislative developments, conduct policy research, and support state and local advocacy efforts.

• Community Engagement: Drive business imperative workstreams in collaboration with the Business Development team, such as site selection and navigating tax incentives. You will also support grassroots activities, including calls to action, site tours, and local activations, and partner with the ESG/Community Impact team to represent Crusoe at relevant events.

• Strategic Insight and Trend Monitoring: Develop an intelligence-gathering strategy to identify emerging trends and proactively address potential impacts to the business. You will also help shape advocacy priorities in alignment with Crusoe’s business objectives and values.

• Administrative and Collaborative Support: Work proactively and independently to support cross-functional teams, ensuring Crusoe's values-driven culture is maintained. You will also support groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, and other community events.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in political science, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent experience. You will have 3-5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or external engagement.

• Policy and Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze complex policy issues, solve problems creatively, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will possess superior writing, editing, and research skills, and demonstrate the ability to quickly assimilate new information.

• Relationship and Diplomacy Skills: Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with a track record of building lasting relationships with stakeholders. You will demonstrate a commitment to upholding discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information.

• Collaborative Mindset: A collaborative mindset with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and contribute to Crusoe’s values-driven culture. You will work independently and solicit guidance only when needed.

• Subject Matter Expertise: You will have the ability to work to become a subject matter expert on certain policy issues.

• Travel: Availability to travel up to 25%.

Bonus Points

• Experience with energy, tech (AI and data centers), or real estate issues.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Teladoc

• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of $130,000-$160,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.