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Community Engagement Program Manager

Tesla
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
What To Expect
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Engagement Program Manager to join our Workplace team at Gigafactory New York. As a key member of our team, this role will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive community engagement strategies focused on Buffalo, with an emphasis on budgeting, outreach, community partnerships, and school/university collaborations.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute comprehensive community engagement strategies to enhance Tesla's presence and impact in Buffalo
  • Build and maintain relationships with local community leaders, organizations, stakeholders, and educational institutions
  • Design, implement, and oversee outreach programs, events, and initiatives that foster community connections
  • Develop and manage partnerships with schools, colleges, and universities
  • Create and manage annual budgets for community engagement initiatives and events
  • Track engagement metrics to measure program effectiveness and inform future strategies
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align community engagement efforts with Tesla's overall mission and manage day-to-day program operations


  • What You'll Bring

  • 3 years of experience in community engagement, public relations, or a related field
  • Strong relationships with local community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders in Buffalo
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills with attention to detail
  • Strong project management, organizational, and event planning experience
  • Proven analytical, problem-solving skills, and ability to track and measure program effectiveness
  • Experience with budget management, financial planning, and working in fast-paced environments
  • Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work for community events


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program


  • Expected Compensation
  • Associate Legislative and Policy Associate - $72,000 - $108,000/annual salary
  • Legislative and Policy Associate - $93,600 - $140,400/annual salary


  • cash and stock awards benefits for all levels

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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