Community Relations Manager -Beatty, NV

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com     

Requirement: Must have valid U.S. work authorization to be considered

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:

Provide community relations and stakeholder engagement strategy for the Nevada Projects. The community relations manager will be the principal ambassador for AGA, addressing internal audiences and the public to share AGA’s vision and plans for achieving it.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop a holistic community and external stakeholder engagement strategy that encompasses and aligns Anglo’s values within the communities we work and reside.
• Participate and partner with Anglo’s environmental department to understand important local, state and federal issues relating our social license to operate.
• Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that promote products, services, and ideas of the company.
• Draft and distribute communications that promote the company as well as individuals and groups within it.
• Attend relevant events and activities to represent the company and build strong relationships with key community members.
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other parties and recruit knowledgeable spokespeople or information sources for assistance when needed.
• Build and promote cross-functional relationships within the company.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute public press conferences, working with third-party PR agencies when necessary.
• Manage social media content and virtual groups to enhance the company’s online profile.

 Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
• Able to foster positive, cooperative relationships with individuals and organizations.
• Analytical and innovative thinking skills resulting in creative solutions, continuous process improvement, and value-added support to exploration, project, and mining teams.

Leadership & Management Competencies

• Able to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders to develop and execute plans that support company strategies and visibly enhance local communities.
• Able to prioritize work, delegate work as appropriate, and work within multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish required taskings; and Self-motivated, well organized with a notable attention to detail and an ability and willingness to hold all persons accountable for their individual performance.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff members and assist with their professional development to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic initiatives.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in public relations, communications, English, journalism, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of work experience in community and government affairs.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

REQUIRED GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Successful completion of course in advertising, business administration, fundraising, public affairs, public speaking, or creative or technical writing.
• Prior experience in natural resources/extractive industries preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5pm. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. As per operational requirements.

COMPENSATION:

Base Salary Range $135,000 -$145,000

BENEFITS: Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Insurance, Flexible Spending401(k) and 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Holidays

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06     

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.