[Hiring] Vice President of Economic & Community Development @Montera

Role Description

The Vice President, Economic & Community Development is responsible for building and leading Montera's economic development, community engagement, and government relations function as the company expands its hyperscale data center development platform across the United States.

This role will serve as Montera's primary representative for government relations across its development markets, overseeing:

• State and local economic development agreements
• Community outreach
• Legislative and regulatory engagement
• Organized labor relationships
• External partnerships necessary for successful project development

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience navigating state and local government, negotiating complex economic development and incentive agreements, and building community engagement strategies for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Success in this role means establishing trusted relationships with:

• Government officials
• Community stakeholders
• Economic development organizations
• Industry partners

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys building functions, processes, and relationships from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in economic development, government relations, public affairs, site-selection advisory, or a related function
• Extensive experience negotiating large-scale economic development agreements, incentive packages, and related government agreements
• Strong working knowledge of state and local tax considerations, incentive structures, and the legal agreements associated with economic development projects
• Demonstrated understanding of state and local government operations
• Experience developing and executing community engagement strategies for large-scale industrial, energy, infrastructure, or comparable development projects
• Experience managing external lobbyists, consultants, and government affairs partners across multiple jurisdictions or development markets
• Demonstrated experience engaging organized labor, building trades, or workforce development stakeholders in a construction or infrastructure environment
• Familiarity with project labor agreements, local-hire commitments, workforce development programs, and apprenticeship initiatives
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience building processes, managing competing priorities, and operating independently in a fast-paced or evolving organizational environment
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the United States

Requirements

• Direct experience supporting hyperscale data center development
• Professional background beginning in local or state economic development
• Experience negotiating incentive agreements for large-scale industrial, energy, digital infrastructure, or other capital-intensive development projects
• Established relationships with economic development organizations, government officials, industry associations, and community stakeholders
• Familiarity with hyperscale customer community engagement expectations
• Experience developing community benefit initiatives, local workforce partnerships, or other stakeholder commitments
• Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation or comparable professional credential
• Experience establishing government affairs, economic development, or community engagement functions within a growing organization
• A hands-on, relationship-driven leadership style

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 90% of health premiums for employees and their dependents
• Generous Time Off: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year
• Parental Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off after 6 months of employment
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility and employer match contributions up to 6%
• Learning & Development Reimbursement: Up to $3,500 annually for approved courses and professional development opportunities
• Extra Support: Remote work stipend