Head of Community Affairs (Nuclear Energy)

Location: Must be based in the United States and willing to work on-site at the Austin, TX headquarters. Frequent travel to deployment sites and target communities across the country is required.

Salary: Starting at $150,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global Atomics develops factory-fabricated microreactors to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power, beginning with the 10 MWe hirify.global-1 reactor.

What you will do

• Develop and lead community engagement strategies for regions targeted for microreactor deployment.
• Build trust with local governments, community leaders, environmental groups, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Organize and host town halls, educational workshops, and community forums.
• Build partnerships with community colleges, workforce boards, training providers, and community institutions.
• Support local economic opportunity, educational access, workforce readiness, and community participation.
• Collaborate with Policy, Regulatory, Product, and Marketing teams, and build and mentor a team of community regional managers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in community relations, public affairs, workforce development, or corporate social responsibility.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership or executive role managing teams and high-stakes budgets.
• Proven success navigating complex public sentiment, regulatory environments, or localized community resistance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Communications, Education, Business, or a related field; a master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Must be based in the United States and willing to work on-site in Austin, TX.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person and comply with 10 CFR Part 810; non-compliant foreign citizenships are not permitted.

Nice to have

• Experience in the energy, infrastructure, technology, or heavy manufacturing sectors.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Corporate gym membership.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Intellectually challenging work in clean energy and advanced nuclear technology.