🌐 External Affairs Manager (Hybrid – Chandler, AZ)
About the Role:
We’re looking for a strategic and relationship-driven External Affairs Manager to join our client’s Landowner Affairs team. In this high-visibility role, you’ll drive external engagement strategies that influence policy, strengthen community ties, and support business growth in the telecommunications infrastructure space.
This is a hybrid role based in Chandler, AZ , with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
What You’ll Do:
🏛 Represent the client in meetings with government officials, community groups, and industry associations
🗺 Develop and execute external affairs strategies aligned with national goals
💬 Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders—elected officials, regulatory agencies, lobbyists, and more
🧠 Monitor regulatory and policy changes; provide strategic advice to leadership
🤝 Drive community engagement efforts that boost brand reputation
📣 Collaborate with Legal, Public Policy, and Communications to ensure aligned messaging
📍 Manage local and state-level lobbyists to support business initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
✔ 8+ years in external/public affairs, government relations, or policy strategy
✔ Proven track record building strong relationships with officials, agencies, and community groups
✔ Strong knowledge of regulatory and policy environments (telecom experience a plus)
✔ Excellent communicator, trusted advisor, and relationship-builder
✔ Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and navigate complex challenges
✔ Bachelor’s degree in a related field
✔ Experience managing cross-regional or geographically distributed teams is a bonus
Why This Role?
You'll play a key part in shaping external perceptions, driving policy change, and supporting essential digital infrastructure. It’s a chance to lead meaningful initiatives in a flexible, high-impact environment.