Local Partnerships Lead, Louisiana

Meta is building a field-forward Local Partnerships team to deepen Meta's relationships and strengthen Meta's relationships in the communities where we operate. We're looking for a Local Partnerships Lead to serve as Meta's dedicated, full-time presence in Louisiana— a locally rooted relationship-builder who can develop meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships with universities, sports teams, creators, local media, and civic and cultural organizations. This is a builder role for someone with deep local relationships who thrives working independently on the ground.
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 leaders
Develop and manage mutually beneficial partnerships with local universities, sports teams, creators, local and regional media, and cultural organizations
Design 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 presence
Bring Meta's national programs (e.g., education initiatives) to life locally
Represent Meta at local events, facility tours, and community moments, and strengthen relationships with community leaders and partners
Manage 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 efforts
Track and report on the reach and impact of local partnerships and programs
Travel to communities throughout the state as needed (up to 50%)

Minimum Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in community engagement, partnerships, public affairs, economic development, or a related field
Established 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 up
Proven ability to operate autonomously and lead initiatives in-region with minimal day-to-day oversight
Experience communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders, including representing an organization to senior external audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience engaging communities around major development or infrastructure initiatives
An established network across Louisiana universities, sports, media, and cultural institutions
A background in partnerships / business development
Experience adapting national programs into local execution
Master of Public Administration or Master of Business Administration
Experience 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 technologies

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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United States of America: $193,000/year to $269,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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