Manager, External Engagement, AWS Economic Development

Amazon is looking for someone to develop and execute external engagement strategies in Ohio, connecting with civic leaders, local government officials, business organizations, and community stakeholders to help Amazon become the most trusted business and community partner in the region.

You'll build and foster relationships, plan events that bring together community and business leaders, and represent Amazon throughout your assigned region. Whether you're speaking at a civic association meeting or addressing a regional business group, you'll meet people where they are in ways that are meaningful to customers, neighbors, and local stakeholders.

If you have a track record of developing community engagement strategies and moving initiatives from concept to completion, we'd love to hear from you.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute external engagement strategies that advance Amazon's community presence through partnerships and stakeholder relationships connected to targeted goals and deliverables
- Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, civic associations, local government officials, and opinion leaders across your assigned region
- Plan and coordinate events that bring together community stakeholders, business leaders, and Amazon representatives to strengthen local partnerships
- Collaborate across teams to influence decisions through community intelligence and stakeholder insights
- Create engagement plans, regional assessments, and community impact summaries for leadership review
- Travel throughout the assigned region to meet with community leaders, attend events, and maintain a visible presence across local stakeholder groups

A day in the life
Your days will be spent out in the community — meeting with civic leaders, attending business events, and building relationships with local stakeholders across your region. You'll develop engagement positions on community issues, plan events, and create documents that inform leadership decisions on regional priorities. Some days you'll be speaking at a civic association meeting; others, you'll be collaborating with internal partners to advance engagement objectives. You'll handle complex problems, make trade-offs between short-term and long-term needs, and move initiatives from concept to completion.

About the team
This team is dedicated to making Amazon the most trusted business and community partner in the regions it serves. You'll join a collaborative group that drives engagement with local stakeholders, business organizations, and civic associations. The team works closely with partners across the company to deliver meaningful community outcomes — from strengthening local partnerships to advancing regional engagement objectives. If you're energized by building genuine relationships and making a real impact in your community, this is the team for you.

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 7+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- J.D., or Master's degree
- An ability and desire to travel is required.
- Experience with local public policy and engagement efforts and/or experience with local/municipal policymaking.
- Experience contributing to event planning and coordination for community stakeholders and business partners.
- Demonstrated ability to own and develop relationships with community partners and civic leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives independently in ambiguous environments, seeking limited guidance when needed.
- Experience working across an organization, influencing decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional business partners.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in community engagement, public policy, or external affairs with the ability to handle complex problems and escalations.
- Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; ability to communicate to Director+ audiences.
- Ability to advocate through direct and indirect means, influencing and persuading public policy stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity.
- A self-starter with a track record of success working with a wide array of groups across organization and culture.
- Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks, including experience mentoring peers.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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