Community Affairs Manager

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About the Role

We are hiring a Community Affairs Manager for Rockingham County, North Carolina to support the successful development and long-term operation of Nscale’s infrastructure locally.

This role sits within the Global Affairs function, reports to the Director of U.S. Community Affairs, and works closely with the wider business to ensure the project earns local trust and is delivered with minimal disruption to the community. You will act as Nscale’s on-the-ground representative, building relationships with local stakeholders and communities, managing engagement, and identifying and addressing issues early.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the project is understood, supported, and delivered successfully. This includes working with municipalities, elected officials, community groups, NGOs and other stakeholders, to ensure the project minimizes its impacts and maximizes its local benefits.

This role will suit someone with proven experience engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, who is comfortable working in complex environments with sometimes competing interests, builds trust easily, navigates different perspectives, and can confidently represent the voice of the community within the organization.

This is a locally based role that requires a regular on-the-ground presence in Rockingham County and the surrounding communities.

What you'll be doing

Local Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary local representative for Nscale, building and maintaining relationships with:
  • Municipalities and planning bodies
  • Local and regional political stakeholders
  • Community leaders and representative groups
• Develop and maintain a clear stakeholder map and engagement plan.

Community Engagement & Communication

• Design and deliver a structured community engagement program for the project.
• Lead consultations, public meetings, and briefings, ensuring two-way communication with local communities.
• Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and accessible across all audiences.

Issue Identification & Management

• Maintain a detailed understanding of local community concerns and priorities.
• Track and manage inquiries, complaints, and emerging issues with clear ownership and response plans.
• Flag emerging concerns early, including those raised by local officials, the media, or community members.

Project Support & Delivery

• Work closely with program and contractor teams to ensure community engagement is embedded in delivery.
• Provide guidance to internal teams and contractors on how to engage with local stakeholders.
• Ensure community considerations are factored into key project decisions.

Local Impact & Partnerships

• Develop and communicate the local economic and community impact of the project, including:
  • Jobs and skills
  • Local supply chain opportunities
  • Community benefits
• Identify and build partnerships with local organizations (e.g. education providers, community groups).

Reporting & Insight

• Provide clear briefings and updates to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Monitor the local civic and community environment and share insight on emerging issues.

About You

• 3–8 years of experience in community engagement, public affairs, local government, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of how local communities and decision-making structures operate (particularly local zoning, permitting, and county commission processes).
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, development, or construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex projects clearly and confidently.
• Comfortable acting as the local “face” of a project and representing the organization externally.
• Able to manage competing priorities and operate effectively under pressure.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience working in politically sensitive or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of the local area (Rockingham County) or similar communities is highly desirable, and experience working with rural and small-town communities is a plus.

What we can offer you

• At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.
• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months. 
• Join one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies — your opportunity to shape strong local relationships and community benefits that support responsible growth.
• Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by leading community affairs initiatives, strengthening local partnerships, and delivering lasting benefits for the communities around our projects.
• Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life’s moments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nscale is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, caregivers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

Additional Information

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range$130,000—$220,000 USD

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