Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to lead our Native American Affairs team. The primary objective of this position is to implement the Nevada Gold Mines’ Native American and Community Affairs strategies. This is a pivotal role in advancing Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) engagement with its surrounding communities, including Indigenous communities, ensuring respectful and mutually beneficial relationships. You will serve as the liaison between NGM and all communities/stakeholders, promoting cultural awareness, transparent communication and fostering meaningful and sustainable economic opportunities through partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership for the development, implementation and monitoring of the NGM Native American and Community Affairs strategies and budget and manage execution. Secure and maintain social licenses through strong relationship building and presence, offering opportunities for ownership and input Work collaboratively with all key stakeholders within Nevada Gold Mines and the communities in which the company operates to ensure operating success Represent or coordinate representation of Nevada Gold Mines on all relevant non-government boards and community organizations to advance the company corporate social responsibility strategy Work collaboratively with the Nevada Gold Mines team leadership, site managers and site functional leaders to build and strengthen key local legislative, agency, Native American and industry relationships Represent or coordinate representation of company activities with key business, trade, Native American and industry groups to ensure that Nevada Gold Mines has a positive impact on business in Nevada and other jurisdictions in which the company operates Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to key stakeholders related to government relations, Native American Affairs, NGM and the mining industry Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives, engaging with Native American Tribes, aligning with the NGM’s goals and objectives Lead the development and ongoing updates (including annual review) of stakeholder engagement planning documents and other governing documents related to Native American and Community Affairs programming Coordinate with mine general managers and site leadership to align Native American and Community Affairs strategies with site strategic plans, life of mine plans, expansions, etc. to ensure buy-in Build and maintain positive relationships with Native American leaders, community members and businesses through transparent and regular communication, engagement, and collaboration Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations and industry partners, and community leaders to advance shared goals and objectives Lead the Native American Affairs Community Development Committee (CDC) to ensure project proposals are presented to the company and reviewed for funding consideration in a timely manner Advocate for policies and practices within NGM that respect and support the rights and interests of Native American communities, including environmental stewardship, cultural awareness & preservation, training and meaningful economic development Work to empower Native American communities by supporting economic development opportunities, capacity-building initiatives, and cultural preservation efforts Maintain accurate documentation related to engagement activities, including meeting minutes, action trackers and commitment registers Oversee process and administration of Native American Scholarship programs to include Newe Numa Scholarship Foundation (NNSF), GBC Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), NA MTC, and Gold Scholarship programs  Track and report on NGM supported scholarship programs (NNSF, TAP, MTC, and Gold).  Actively identify and monitor reputational risks associated with mines and projects in Nevada, and ensure these risks are being managed. Bring forward these risks to management when identified Actively identify and monitor reputational risks with vendors and suppliers associated with mines and projects in Nevada, and ensure these risks are being managed Support the communications function with pro-active identification of opportunities to communicate NGM’s Community and Native American Affairs activities and impacts internally and externally Support the supply chain function through promoting local Native American procurement and effective stakeholder engagement with local businesses and suppliers and establishing plans with identified Native American contractors Support the exploration group with engagement planning at the onset of projects in Nevada by performing detailed due diligence reviews prior to project commencement Support the mine site environmental, growth and permitting functions with assessment of the social impacts of expansion and closure in Nevada Act as a subject matter expert for Indigenous matters related to Nevada Gold Mines’s business in Nevada Understand and articulate Nevada Gold Mines’s Sustainability commitments. Manage and develop assigned Native American Affairs and Community Engagement personnel.  Provide support to mine general managers and site leadership on engagement and development issues, including implementation of tools and systems to manage stakeholder engagement and reputational risks. Contribute content and review toward responses to engagement and development information requests from Corporate, operations, other functions and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in corporate social responsibility, public policy, business or public administration (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) required Post-graduate degree in a related discipline preferred Minimum ten (10) years of experience operating at a senior level in the areas of government relations, industry advocacy or public policy required Possesses a comprehensive understanding of social investment processes and can establish relationships with community members, business leaders and industry partners that will be beneficial to Nevada Gold Mines Strong media relations presence required Exceptional written and oral presentation skills required High ethical standards and integrity required  Minimum two (2) years’ management/supervisory experience Proven team management, decisive leadership and decision-making skills Ability to navigate through often complex political influences and changes in administrations. Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to be a team player and work collaboratively with others Excellent organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively both inside and outside of the business Ability to work autonomously or in a team setting Proven attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Willingness to grow professionally and learn new things Capability to multi-task, adapt, manage and self-motivate Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous groups and context Experience in the state of Nevada is an asset Demonstrated long term ability to lead diverse teams to successful outcomes

What We Can Offer You  

A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more! Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues. Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization. Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Nevada Gold Mines 

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises of eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge.

 

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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