Director, State and Local Economic Development

Director, State And Local Economic Development

As the Director, 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

Bonus Points

Benefits

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of $182,000 - $228,000+ 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.