Full-Time Community Affairs Manager

Brightspeed is seeking an outgoing, high-energy professional to convey business strategies and ideas to internal and external stakeholders, including government officials and business teams.

You will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Responsibilities include:

• Meeting with mayors, council members, and administrators to present Brightspeed's vision and gain support, especially for broadband grants.
• Maintaining relationships with local government and community leaders.
• Supporting the Broadband Office with community outreach for broadband grants.
• Engaging with localities regarding the fiber build plan.
• Analyzing grant requirements and maximizing broadband grant awards.
• Building relationships with chambers of commerce, economic development councils, and community groups.
• Serving as the main contact for the Network Operations team on local government issues.
• Collaborating with various departments (Real Estate, Engineering, etc.) on government issues.
• Supporting local go-to-market programs.
• Coordinating with Corporate Communications on public messaging.
• Cultivating relationships with public officials and industry players.
• Monitoring state legislative activity related to telecom and broadband.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in state/local government affairs or public sector grant advocacy.
• Experience in local community engagement and public affairs.
• High personal and professional integrity.
• Comfort with a dynamic technology landscape.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of state and local politics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Bonus Points for telecommunications/cable experience, knowledge of federal/state/local broadband issues, and experience with broadband grant funding (e.g., ARPA, BEAD).

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