Government and Public Affairs: Community Engagement Manager

Job Description

The Role and Impact

Intel is seeking a collaborative and community-focused professional to help strengthen relationships with the public and private sector in Ohio, with a primary focus on the Columbus, New Albany, Johnstown, and Licking County region. The Government and Public Affairs, Community Engagement Manager will support Intel's efforts to advance education, workforce development, economic opportunity, and community impact through strategic engagement with schools, nonprofits, civic organizations, neighbors, and other community stakeholders.

Working in close partnership with the Ohio Director of Government Affairs, this role will help build trust, foster meaningful partnerships, and manage community investment initiatives that support Intel's long-term presence and success in Ohio. The successful candidate will serve as a consistent and visible liaison between Intel and local community organizations and neighbors, helping to ensure the company's philanthropic investments, volunteer programs, and community engagement activities create measurable value for both local communities and Intel.


Business group

You will be part of Intel's Global Government Affairs (GGA) organization, which focuses on shaping and advancing public affairs strategies to support Intel's business and policy objectives. The team collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and government entities to establish strategic alliances and advocate for policies that foster innovation and economic growth. GGA plays a key role in driving Intel's leadership in technology and sustainability while positively impacting communities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with schools, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, workforce development partners, educational institutions, civic organizations, and local government stakeholders throughout Ohio, with a primary focus on the Columbus region, New Albany, Johnstown, and Licking County.

• Maintain regular engagement with local government stakeholders, officials and staff in New Albany, Columbus, and Johnstown, as part of Intel's regular community presence.

• Represent Intel at community events, meetings, conferences, volunteer activities, and stakeholder engagements.

• Serve as a visible and trusted liaison between Intel and local community stakeholders, including leading Intel's Neighbor Relations program.

• Identify emerging community issues, opportunities, concerns, and partnership prospects that align with Intel's business and community objectives. As needed, develop and implement strategic plans to address matters comprehensively with engagement and communications strategies.

• Identify and escalate potential policy, public issues or risks that may impact Intel's reputation or objectives.

• Grants Management and Community Investment.

• Manage charitable contributions, grants, sponsorships, and community investment programs across Ohio.

• Monitor and lead engagement in funded programs and partnerships to measure outcomes, ensure accountability, and communicate impact.

• Program and Event Coordination.

• Support logistics and planning for site visits, community meetings, executive engagements, and stakeholder events.

• Collaborate with internal partners to identify volunteer opportunities and community service initiatives aligned with Intel's priorities.

• Lead communications and outreach efforts that promote Intel's community partnerships and local impact.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration.

• Partner closely within the Government and Public Affairs team, Corporate Responsibility and Intel Foundation, site operations, communications, and business groups to align community engagement efforts and communications with broader company objectives.

• Maintain knowledge of Intel's business priorities, policy positions, technologies, workforce initiatives, and community commitments to effectively represent the company to external audiences and help elevate community feedback internally when appropriate.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build trust across communities.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.

• Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented mindset.

• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed and rapidly evolving environment.

• Passion for and experience with community impact, education, workforce development, and civic engagement.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public affairs, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, education, political science, business, marketing, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, nonprofit management, education partnerships, grants administration, or related fields.

• Familiarity with Ohio's community, education, nonprofit, workforce development, or civic sectors, with the ability to quickly build credibility and productive relationships.

• Experience working with external stakeholders and community organizations.

• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing a large, complex organization, major employer, public institution, or significant community-facing project.
• Residence in or strong familiarity with Licking County region preferred.

• Experience managing grants, sponsorships and community investment programs.

• Experience working with community foundations, major nonprofit organizations, universities, workforce development organizations, educational institutions, or corporate social impact programs.

• Strong event planning and stakeholder engagement experience.

• Experience tracking budgets, administering funding programs, and measuring community impact.
  

Your expertise can help us amplify Intel's voice, drive impactful initiatives, and shape the policies that pave the way for innovation. Join us to make a meaningful difference and help power a brighter future.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.



Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $139,040.00-$196,300.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.