The Industrial Compute team is central to this mission, setting the core infra strategy and implementing this vision.
From site selection to the buildout process, this team sits at the intersection of commercial, technical, strategy, and operations, interacting with teams and executives inside and outside of OpenAI.
About the Role The Community Engagement Lead will serve as the primary liaison between OpenAI and the communities where it plans to develop data centers, including Effingham County and the greater Savannah Metropolitan Area.
This role ensures that OpenAI builds strong, trust-based relationships with local stakeholders, communicates proactively about our projects, and integrates community priorities into our development approach.
The role spans engagement, communications, and reputation management, and will partner closely with the Economic Development and Environmental leads.
Represent OpenAI in public forums, hearings, and community events.
Partner with the Economic Development Lead on incentive compliance and community.
Partner with the Environmental Lead on communicating environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts.
Monitor community sentiment and advise executives on risks and opportunities.
Create a community engagement playbook that can scale across geographies.
Proven track record engaging diverse community stakeholders for large infrastructure or technology projects.