Community Relations Manager

Description

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Join a company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic

leadership development programs. The amazing career opportunities at Hunter

Communications are fueled by our rapidly expanding, state-of-the-art fiber internet

and world-class customer service.

At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a benefits package including

medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee

assistance program. We offer vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401k program

with an employer match, 529 college savings match, and a bonus opportunity.

Job Summary

The Community Relations Manager serves as Hunter’s primary community

representative in the Salem market. This role is responsible for building influential

local relationships, strengthening Hunter’s brand presence, and supporting market

growth through strategic community engagement. The position connects Hunter’s

expansion goals with local stakeholders, civic leaders, and business partners to

ensure long-term success in the region.

Key Responsibilities

? Serve as Hunter’s primary community representative within the Salem market

? Develop and execute a Salem-specific community engagement strategy

aligned with Hunter’s growth and expansion plans

? Identify key stakeholders, influencers, and decision-makers across the local

market and establish consistent, proactive engagement

? Provide executive leadership with insight into local dynamics, risks,

competitive activity, and growth opportunities

? Build and maintain strong working relationships with city and county officials,

planning and permitting departments, economic development leaders,

Chamber of Commerce and business groups, school districts, workforce

partners, HOAs, neighborhood associations, and community-based nonprofits

? Represent Hunter at chamber meetings, civic forums, public hearings,

economic development events, and other strategic community events

? Serve as a trusted local point of contact for community-related questions and

concerns

? Educate community leaders, businesses, and residents about Hunter’s fiber

network, construction timelines, service availability, and long-term economic

impact

? Support clear and proactive communication regarding construction activity

and expansion efforts

? Address concerns professionally and reinforce Hunter’s reputation as a

reliable, community-first infrastructure partner

? Partner with Marketing to elevate local storytelling that highlights Hunter’s

investment in Salem

? Leverage local relationships to support neighborhood expansion, commercial

development access, multi-dwelling opportunities, and public-private

partnerships

? Collaborate with Sales, Construction, Operations, and Marketing to ensure

aligned messaging and coordinated outreach efforts

? Help remove barriers and accelerate market entry through relationship-based

influence

? Identify and recommend high-impact sponsorships and partnerships aligned

with Hunter’s brand and values

? Ensure Hunter maintains a meaningful, strategic presence in Salem, prioritizing

influence and measurable impact over volume-based event participation

? Track engagement activity and measure effectiveness against defined growth

and relationship goals

Minimum Qualifications

Education

? Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, or

related field; or equivalent experience

Experience

? Minimum of 5 years of experience in community engagement, public affairs,

economic development, government relations, or relationship-based business

development

? Working knowledge of local marketing principles and ability to connect

community presence to subscriber acquisition and brand awareness

? Established professional network within the Salem region strongly preferred

? Strong understanding of local government processes and community

dynamics

? Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

? Ability to operate independently while maintaining alignment with executive

leadership strategy

? Demonstrated ability to translate community presence into measurable

business outcomes

Skills & Abilities

? Strong leadership and team development capabilities with the ability to lead

through influence and accountability

? Financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI

performance management

? General understanding of marketing strategy and execution, with the ability to

align community partnerships, events, and outreach efforts with overall

marketing goals

? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage

employees, executives, customers, and community stakeholders

? Strategic thinking paired with strong operational execution skills

? Ability to analyze complex operational challenges and implement effective

solutions

? Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities

? Working knowledge of safety practices, regulatory compliance, and risk

management principles

Preferred Qualifications

? Experience in fiber broadband or telecommunications operations

? Experience scaling operations in high-growth or expansion markets

? Experience working with municipal partnerships, permitting environments, or

public infrastructure projects

Working Conditions

? Primarily field- and community-based within the Salem market

? Frequent attendance at morning, evening, and occasional weekend

community events

? Regular travel within the Salem service area

Physical Requirements

? Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time

? Ability to visit active construction and operational sites, which may include

uneven terrain and outdoor environments

? Ability to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds

? Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer system

? Visual and auditory ability sufficient to perform essential job functions safely

EEO Statement

Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees

and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any

type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,

genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,

hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation and training.