Senior Community Engagement Specialist, NA - Central

About Vantage Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Global Public Policy Department The mission of Vantage’s Global Public Policy team is to help deliver the best possible digital infrastructure for the world’s leading technology companies. By advocating for positions, advising on issues, building relationships with customers, through a combination of creativity, resourcefulness, trust, problem-solving, and an outward approach, we aim to create a more favorable and resilient public policy environment for our company.

Our work ensures success across the asset lifecycle, mitigates risks and fosters sustainable, long-term growth for Vantage and our customers, and establishes Vantage as a value-adding member of the community. Global Public Policy is responsible for Vantage’s government relations, economic development, and community engagement. The team partners with our New Site Development, Construction, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Operations, and other departments to grow market share, acquire and retain customers, navigate through regulatory and policy developments, mitigate risk, and expand into new geographies.

We are a dedicated team of problem solvers who strive for excellence and drive value-creation in our work. We practice empathy, humility, curiosity, and accountability, and we strive to support and empower each other to promote the value that Vantage generates for our customers, investors, employees, and communities. Position Overview This role can be based in Port Washington, Wisconsin As a Senior Community Engagement Specialist, you will lead Vantage's community engagement and local external affairs strategy in Wisconsin and across the Central Region, serving as the primary representative for community and stakeholder engagement across one of the company's most highly visible markets.

This role will be responsible for building and managing relationships with local elected officials, government staff, community leaders, workforce development partners, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, business groups, and other key stakeholders to support project success, strengthen Vantage's social license to operate, and reinforce the company's reputation as a trusted long-term community partner.

Working closely with Public Policy counterparts, Marketing, Construction, Operations, Sustainability, and People & Culture, you will enhance and execute market-specific engagement strategies, oversee local external affairs efforts, identify and mitigate stakeholder and reputational risks, advance community investment and workforce development initiatives, and provide strategic counsel to internal teams throughout the development, construction, and operational phases of Vantage's projects.

As the lead community engagement representative in Wisconsin and across the Central Region, you will serve as a trusted advisor to project teams and company leadership, providing market intelligence, monitoring community sentiment, identifying emerging issues and opportunities, and helping shape engagement strategies that build trust, foster meaningful partnerships, and maintain Vantage's social license to operate in the communities where we invest and operate.

Essential Job Functions Lead and execute Vantage's community engagement and local external affairs strategy in Wisconsin, ensuring alignment with business objectives, project milestones, and long-term market priorities. Develop and maintain relationships with local elected officials, business organizations, community leaders, workforce development partners, educational institutions, no