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This is a builder role for someone with deep local relationships who thrives working independently on the ground.Required Skills:Local Partnerships Lead, Louisiana Responsibilities:Serve as Meta's local representative in the assigned region, building and sustaining strong, lasting relationships with community institutions and leadersDevelop and manage mutually beneficial partnerships with local universities, sports teams, creators, local and regional media, and cultural organizationsDesign and deliver local programs and initiatives that create shared value for the community and for Meta. Act as a two-way bridge - sharing community priorities and feedback with Meta, and helping Meta maintain a strong local presenceBring Meta's national programs (e.g., education initiatives) to life locallyRepresent Meta at local events, facility tours, and community moments, and strengthen relationships with community leaders and partnersManage local partnership agreements and budgets, and collaborate with central partnerships, policy, communications, and economic development teams. In particular, partner closely with Meta's Community Development and Public Affairs teams so that partnership work complements existing community effortsTrack and report on the reach and impact of local partnerships and programsTravel to communities throughout the state as needed (up to 50%)Minimum Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:10+ years of experience in community engagement, partnerships, public affairs, economic development, or a related fieldEstablished relationships and credibility with stakeholders in Louisiana (e.g., education, business, media, and community leaders)Demonstrated experience in building and managing external partnerships from the ground upProven ability to operate autonomously and lead initiatives in-region with minimal day-to-day oversightExperience communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders, including representing an organization to senior external audiencesPreferred Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:Experience engaging communities around major development or infrastructure initiativesAn established network across Louisiana universities, sports, media, and cultural institutionsA background in partnerships / business developmentExperience adapting national programs into local executionMaster of Public Administration or Master of Business AdministrationExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesPublic Compensation:$193,000/year to $269,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndustry:InternetEqual Opportunity:Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affymative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. 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