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The role of the Community Impact Director touches each of these areas but focuses most intently on the needs and concerns affecting QTS employees and our communities.

This role will provide an opportunity to support the SVP of Community Impact and team in the assistance and growth of our Community Impact programs and the care for every employee and their family. This person will be directly involved in the lives of employees as well as being active in the programs and corporate events that serve our people and our communities.

Responsibilities, other duties may be assigned:

• Manage the Community Impact teams in region or country, develop capabilities, and set policies necessary to serve employees and the Community Impact senior leadership, engage employees, and achieve objectives. Develop the programs of the Community Impact team as requested and ensure the implementation and administration of various Community Impact programs, processes, projects, and objectives.

• Lead, train, and promote the QTS mission, strategy, and Core Values while providing caring support for all employees.

• Serve as a confidential listener and provide senior corporate chaplaincy support for employees and their family.

• Act as a senior leader in region and liaison between employees and Community Impact team senior leadership.

• Partner closely with SVP of Community Impact and team to own responsibility within assigned portfolio for carrying out and empowering others in areas of Q-Community, Belonging and Engagement and employee relations opportunities while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding employees’ conversations and interactions.

• Lead Community Impact team in region and assist SVP in providing employee and family member counseling and connecting them to next level support.

• Participate in and provide leadership coordination of team that is engaged in implementing activities including volunteer events, summer and holiday activities, and other site events.

• Establish a schedule of site visits as a leader directly as well as with Community Impact team, SVP, and other leaders that focus on employee interactions to build trusting relationships with all employees. Significant and flexible travel required .

• Responsible for being available for crisis response activities to support SVP and Community Impact team, including but not limited to hospital calls, assisting at funerals, and other related duties.

• Leading and advising teams and other leaders in region that are promoting all Community Impact programs such as the QTS Employee Crisis Fund, Scholarship Fund, QTS sponsored events and other philanthropy projects. Oversee Accounting and budget functions related to all Funds and Projects assigned to region.

• Identify and establish T3 (Time, Talent, Treasure) relationship with organizations in the community that align with QTS core values and culture. As new markets open in region, work ahead of site development to also establish these relationships. Create and ensure that all required documentation is in place and audited for compliance.

• Create opportunities and innovative plans for Community Impact that include our Belonging & Engagement (BE), Q-Community, and Employee Experience (EX) action item efforts in region.

• Develop new programs and include plans for launch, communications, and procedures that will allow for successful, impactful, and growing impact.

• Leadership - lead and develop team as well as portfolio wide programs

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a related field, or 10+ years related work experience and or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten or more years of leading and serving people/social work or related experience.

• Successful track record working in a multi-function environment with the complexities of meeting the diverse needs of employees, community organizations, and internal business lines.

• Project management and team leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience that includes PM and oversight of major programs and strategic planning.

• Ten or more years of leading, serving people/social work/chaplain related experience.

• Five plus years leading cross-organizational teams

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.

• Maintain positive relationships and communication with staff and executive level management.

• Acute listening and communication skills and able to lead presentations.

• Drive innovation into Community Impact programs

• Supervise the preparation of and implementation of assigned operating budget.

• Be a leader in the community. Participate in community activities and organizations as appropriate and assigned.

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, various world faith systems which will enable an interdisciplinary understanding of all employees.

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding all communications with employees and management.

• Proven skills in various levels of professional counseling/mentoring/coaching.

• Be comfortable in providing guidance as requested.

• Ability to provide special care/empathy support for employees.

• Experienced in supporting people through challenging situations which may include critical illness and death.

• Displays a high level of emotional strength and stability.

• Ability to work comfortably with individuals of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

• Ensure proper training and growth of teams and leaders in region.

Total Rewards:

• 25 days annual leave and public holidays

• 32 paid volunteering hours per year

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependents

• Life assurance

• Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection

• Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays

• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Military Benefits Package

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

• QTS Crisis Fund

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.