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CyrusOne · 1 day ago

Vice President, Community Affairs

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

CyrusOne is a leading organization in the community engagement sector, and they are seeking a Vice President of Community Affairs to shape and execute their community engagement strategy. This role involves building relationships with local stakeholders and advising executive leadership on community trends and partnership opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive community affairs strategy that supports organizational priorities

Advise executive leadership on community issues, emerging trends, and partnership opportunities

Represent the organization in high‑level community, civic, and governmental forums

Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, civic groups, and local government simultaneously across multiple locations

Oversee community programs and sponsorships

Ensure community investments reflect organizational values and deliver measurable impact

Serve as a spokesperson on community‑related matters

Collaborate with communications teams to craft messaging that reflects community priorities

Monitor public sentiment and guide proactive engagement strategies

Partner with HR, Communications (Marketing), and Asset Management to integrate community engagement across the organization

Provide guidance to internal teams on culturally responsive and community‑centered practices

Oversee budgets, grants, and community investment portfolios

Establish metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and community impact

Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and the board

Qualification

Community relations experiencePublic affairs expertiseStrategic leadershipPartnership buildingExecutive communicationNonprofit leadershipPolitical navigationCultural awarenessProgram oversightBudget managementReport preparation

Required

10+ years of experience in community relations, public affairs, nonprofit leadership, or a related field

Proven track record of building partnerships with diverse community stakeholders

Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization credibly and authentically to internal and external audiences

Experience navigating complex political, social, and cultural environments

Ability to think strategically while managing multiple initiatives simultaneously

Leadership experience with a deep understanding of community dynamics and the ability to translate insights into effective, actionable strategies

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field required

Preferred

MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Company

CyrusOne

CyrusOne is a data center operator that offers colocation and peering services.

Founded in 2001

Houston, Texas, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.cyrusone.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$11.89B

Key Investors

JANA PartnersTD Securities

2024-07-15Debt Financing· $687.1M

2024-07-09Debt Financing· $7.9B

2024-05-15Debt Financing· $1.18B

Leadership Team

Eric Schwartz

Chief Executive Officer

Owen Morris

Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

Business Wire

CyrusOne Announces Robert Johnson as New Chief Business Officer

2026-01-16

Dallas Innovates

CyrusOne Names Former Ericsson Exec as Its New Chief Business Officer

2026-01-16

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