Community Relations Manager

Core responsibilities for the Community Relations Manager include:

• Support and lead community engagement across Ohio and Tennessee, with focused attention on Southeast Ohio and Oak Ridge
• Build trusted relationships with neighbors, local officials, schools, nonprofits, economic development organizations, and business associations
• Develop and implement community relations strategies that strengthen Oklo's regional reputation and support project success
• Respond to community questions and concerns with timely, accurate, and transparent communication
• Coordinate community events, open houses, school programs, and public meetings
• Represent Oklo at community events, chamber functions, and local government meetings

This role creates positive change by building trust with local communities in Ohio and Tennessee, ensuring Oklo's advanced fission projects reflect local priorities, support regional economic opportunity, and honor the extraordinary legacies of these communities while advancing clean energy solutions.

Required qualifications and skills:

• 8+ years of experience in community relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, economic development, or government relations
• Proven conflict-resolution abilities rooted in empathy, active listening, and building trust across diverse community perspectives
• Background working within active construction zones and building trust with construction personnel and nearby residents
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, authentic relationships across diverse communities
• Experience working in or with Appalachian or rural communities is highly beneficial
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage across technical and nontechnical audiences
• Comfort with frequent in-person engagement, regional travel, and participation in community events outside standard business hours

Compensation and benefits include:

• Salary: $100,000-$160,000
• Flexible time off
• Equity
• Competitive pay
• 401k
• Health insurance
• FSA
• Flexible work hours
• Other benefits

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy.