Crusoe
Local and State Economic Development Manager
Denver, CO - US · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$130k-$155kDetected 13 days ago
NegotiationResearchCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- As the Manager, Economic Development at Crusoe, you'll be an integral part of our Public Affairs team, leading economic development, community engagement, and advocacy efforts.
- Your work will directly impact Crusoe's ability to operate productively, leading on key local initiatives such as navigating tax incentives, permitting, and legislative challenges in a dynamic and highly visible political environment.
- This is a full-time position, fully on-site at our Cherry Creek headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Lead the initiation, negotiation, and completion of state and local economic incentive agreements for new Crusoe developments, including tax abatements, exemptions, and other development incentives.
- You will manage the full lifecycle from initial jurisdictional outreach through term sheet negotiation, agreement execution, working closely with real estate, energy, tax, legal, and finance to structure deals that align with Crusoe's growth objectives.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with local elected officials, public safety leaders, and other government stakeholders.
- You will also monitor legislative developments, conduct policy research, and support state and local advocacy efforts.
- You will support grassroots activities, including calls to action, site tours, and local activations, and partner with the ESG/Community Impact team to represent Crusoe at relevant events.
- Develop an intelligence-gathering strategy to identify emerging trends and proactively address potential impacts to the business.
- Work proactively and independently to support cross-functional teams, ensuring Crusoe's values-driven culture is maintained.
- You will also support groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, and other community events.
Skills
- Relationship and Diplomacy
- Travel: Availability to travel up to 25%.
- Bonus Points
- Experience with energy, tech (AI and data centers), or real estate issues.
- Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) accreditation
Compensation
- Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $130,000-$155,000 + Bonus.
- Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Equal opportunity
- Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran st
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