Vice President, Public Policy and Community Relations

## About CoreSite

At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

At CoreSite, we are committed to excellence, building connections, owning our work, doing the right thing, having fun, and winning as a team. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

## Vice President, Public Policy and Community Relations

As a member of the Legal team, the Vice President, Public Policy and Community Relations will manage and develop a team and work closely with the VP of Marketing and Sales Development, SVP of Corporate Development, and SVP of General Management to define and build public policy strategies that support CoreSite’s growth. This includes planning and executing strategic communications programs while operating with high autonomy and collaborating with cross-functional subject matter experts.

This role enables CoreSite to deliver on its growth plans across the U.S. and is responsible for maintaining relationships, tracking emerging regulations, and engaging across federal, state, and local regulatory environments. The Vice President will also formalize a national community relations strategy to proactively and continually engage with local leaders and the communities in which we operate.

CoreSite develops and operates essential multi-tenant data centers across the U.S. to support our daily digital lives. This role reports to the SVP and General Counsel and offers an exciting opportunity to build CoreSite’s public policy and community engagement agenda and implement strategies at community, local, state, and federal levels.

## Duties

– Develop and implement a coordinated strategy to advance our public policy agenda across existing and expansion markets.
– Set the public policy and community engagement strategy to build and maintain relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies, industry associations, and community leaders.
– Lead the design, implementation, and measurement of community engagement strategies and philanthropic initiatives, building meaningful partnerships and driving positive outcomes.
– Research, identify, and track current and emerging public policy issues.
– Partner with internal stakeholders to prioritize key public policy issues related to mid- and long-term business plans.
– Select, develop, and manage third-party policy advisors and lobbyists.
– Manage, develop, and mentor a regional team.
– Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, legal, general management, corporate development, operations, and marketing to ensure alignment and support of public policy, community, and government initiatives.
– Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal level that could impact CoreSite’s operations and proactively create strategies to address them.
– Collaborate on internal processes for handling public policy and community relations matters that arise unexpectedly or on an emergency basis.
– Provide regular public policy updates for senior management and key stakeholders.
– Partner with marketing/PR and subject matter experts to develop materials that:
– Educate policymakers about CoreSite, our multi-tenant model, and our critical role in supporting essential services.
– Highlight CoreSite’s contributions to the communities in which we operate.
– Provide leadership and strategic representation within relevant trade associations, contributing to organizational planning, policy development, and key decision-making.
– Promote and demonstrate behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and core values.

## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

– Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, with regular on-site presence up to 2 days per week.
– Flexibility to travel up to 25%, with potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve.
– Regular travel to multiple CoreSite markets, capital cities, regional meetings, and hearings.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences, including senior government officials, community leaders, and executives.
– Proven creative and critical thinking skills, with the ability to understand complex issues and identify clear, effective action plans.
– Advanced political savvy and the ability to connect with customers and community members.
– Demonstrated track record of advocating for policy initiatives and building relationships with government officials and industry stakeholders.

## Education & Experience

– Bachelor’s degree preferred; law or master’s degree a plus.
– 10+ years of hands-on experience in government relations, economic development, or community engagement.
– Information technology (IT) and B2B experience preferred.
– Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
– Experience representing business interests before government officials and stakeholders.
– Knowledge of public policy issues related to data centers, AI, tax policy, energy, and sustainability.
– Experience managing contract lobbyists and serving as an internal government affairs representative for a private company or trade association preferred.
– Experience building, managing, and developing public policy teams.

## Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel is required.

## Benefits

CoreSite offers a fun, team-focused work environment and excellent benefits for employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours per week.

– First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium coverage
– Dental insurance through Delta Dental
– Vision insurance through VSP
– Telemedicine through MDLive
– Healthcare and dependent care FSA plans
– HSA plans for HDHP participants
– Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
– Voluntary supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
– First-day eligibility for 401(k) with a 5% company match
– Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
– Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
– 16 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, and additional floating holidays
– Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave
– Free parking or company contribution toward public transit
– Wellness Reimbursement Program: $500 for employees, $300 for dependents
– Wellness Incentive Program: earn up to $450 per year
– Technology stipend: $100 monthly
– Educational reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
– Charitable donation matching up to $5,000 per year
– Financial coaching and tools for managing student loan debt
– Pet insurance
– Family planning benefits
– Employee Assistance Program with 24×7 support
– Counseling and caregiving programs
– Referral bonus: $3,000
– Discounts and cash-back offers on thousands of brands
– LinkedIn Learning membership

## General Statements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CoreSite does not sponsor work visas.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test screening for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines.

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