External Affairs Manager - Miami / Ft. Lauderdale Regional Area

Tillman FiberCo is building a 100% fiber network to support the next generation of broadband services. Tillman FiberCo is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings, a holding company focused on building premier digital infrastructure businesses globally. We are currently recruiting for an External Affairs Manager.Position Specific DescriptionThis position will be responsible for external affairs in the Miami / Ft. Lauderdale regional area, including government and community relations at the county and municipal levels. This position provides the strategic groundwork for the successful implementation of company policies, initiatives, and objectives by raising awareness, educating, and providing advocacy on behalf of the company to the local and county government, business stakeholders, and general communities.Requirements and ResponsibilitiesCultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key community, public, and local government officials.Establish and maintain relationships with local chambers of commerce, economic development councils, and local community groups.Support the business in resolving right-of-way, permitting, pole attachment, and similar issues with municipalities, counties, and third parties.Stay informed and understand the details of the Tilman Fiber network build within assigned areas.Support improving right-of-way permitting approval timelines to meet Company deployment targets.Identify and coordinate proactive and reactive public messaging / events with the executive leadership team to celebrate Tillman Fiber's investment and highlight the benefits of the Company's fiber network.Develop and implement strategies to enhance community outreach and

local ordinances related to broadband providers, permitting, development, and grants.Track and report on key metrics related to community engagement and satisfaction. Stay informed about local issues, trends, and developments affecting the organization. Requirements 5+ years of experience working with public sector elected officials and staff2+ years of experience in technology, broadband, telecom and / or utilities industry2+ years expertise in city / county / state governmentThe ideal candidate will know about permitting processes and local government agenciesExisting relationships or the ability to quickly establish relationships and clear lines of communication with local elected officials, policymakers, influencers, decision-makers, and community partnersHigh degree of integrity due to the nature of the information involved and visibility of the positionStrong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills in interactions at all levels, internal and externalAbility to travel within the assigned local region as the job demandsAbility to work nights and weekends to attend meetings and events as required by the job demandsProficiency in MS Office SuiteStrong analytical and problem-solving skills