Community Affairs Specialist

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person. The Specialist, Community Affairs plays an essential execution role in implementing AngloGold Ashanti’s (AGA) social performance, stakeholder engagement, and community development programs across Southern Nevada, with a primary focus on Beatty and surrounding regional areas. Working under the strategic direction of the Community Relations Manager and in close collaboration with a peer Community Affairs Specialist, this role acts as a primary, hands-on community liaison and operational lead. Key accountabilities include staffing and managing daily operations at the new Beatty Community Relations Center, coordinating educational and civic programming, administering the site grievance mechanism, supporting land/property access coordination, and maintaining enterprise system records (CIMS, SAP, Foundation, and Working Group operations) to secure and strengthen AngloGold Ashanti’s social license to operate. Key Responsibilities Community Relations Center Management & Programming Serve as a primary point of contact for the new Beatty Community Relations Center, ensuring consistent staffing, welcoming visitors, answering public inquiries, and maintaining a professional, accessible office environment. Design, coordinate, and execute community programming at the Center, including K-12 educational workshops, STEM activities, project briefing sessions, and community gatherings. Maintain up-to-date informational displays, factsheets, maps, and project literature at the Center to keep community members informed about AGA activities and local opportunities. Manage bookings, equipment, and logistics for meetings held at the Center, as well as coordinating AGA use of the Town’s Beatty Community Center as needed. Stakeholder Engagement & Field Execution Execute tactical outreach and formal consultation plans with local municipal leaders, Town Advisory Boards (TABs), county officials, civic organizations, and community members. Maintain a visible and accessible presence across Beatty and Southern Nevada by attending local meetings, capturing key public feedback, and sharing operational intelligence with internal teams. Support the planning and execution of public consultation events, including town halls, open house briefings, site tours, and local community events (e.g., Beatty Days, Earth Day). Monitor regional news media, social platforms, and local civic updates for developments affecting AGA operations or community sentiment. Grievance Resolution & Issue Escalation Receive and log formal complaints, questions, and grievances in person at the Center, or via phone, text, and email. Work with internal departments (e.g., Operations, Environmental, Legal) to investigate inquiries, formulate thorough answers, implement corrective actions, and follow up directly with community members. Escalate high-risk, sensitive, or unresolved community issues to the Community Relations Manager for strategic resolution. Community Investment, Education & Partnerships Execute the site community investment plan by processing sponsorships, donations, and educational grants aligned with approved budgets. Manage K-12 school outreach programs, coordinating employee classroom visits, career fairs, and continuing education initiatives. Administer the local scholarship program, including application processing, board review logistics, check disbursements, and award tracking. Foundation & Working Group Administration Beatty Foundation: Maintain official records, schedule monthly meetings, compile agendas, draft meeting minutes, track grant awards/expenditures, and execute annual filings with the Nevada Secretary of State. Community Working Group: Organize quarterly meetings, coordinate scheduling across internal AGA departments and external agencies, compile agendas, record detailed notes, and track action items. Property & Land Access Support: Assist the Environmental team with private property access logistics, contacting landowners, scheduling survey dates, securing access documentation, and maintaining property files. Systems, Records & Administration Stakeholder System (CIMS): Meticulously log daily stakeholder interactions, meeting minutes, grievance resolution steps, and community investment expenditures in the enterprise database (CIMS). SAP & Procurement: Submit vendor onboarding requests (sundry vs. supplier), compile documentation for Purchase Requisitions/Purchase Orders (PR/PO), code invoices, obtain management approvals, and submit payment requests to Accounts Payable (AP). Check Processing: Issue formal check requests for scholarships, sponsorships, donations, and non-invoiced vendor payments. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Political Science, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, or related field required (or equivalent practical experience). Coursework or training in public participation, conflict resolution, or corporate social responsibility (CSR) frameworks preferred. Minimum 3 to 5+ years of progressive professional experience in community relations, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, event coordination, or program administration—preferably in mining, natural resources, infrastructure, or public agency environments. Demonstrated experience in customer-facing or community-centric roles, such as running a visitor center, community office, or public outreach hub. Proven experience executing community grievance mechanisms, organizing public meetings, and maintaining enterprise CRM/stakeholder software. Experience living, working, or building relationships within rural Nevada (specifically Nye County / Beatty / Amargosa Valley) is highly advantageous. Working knowledge of international social performance standards (e.g., ICMM principles, IFC Performance Standards), social risk mitigation, and free, prior, and informed consultation frameworks. Practical understanding of local Southern Nevada civic governance, County Commission structures, and rural community dynamics. Practical understanding of mining exploration, capital project development, environmental permitting, and operational lifecycle impacts. Advanced proficiency with stakeholder databases (e.g., CIMS, Borealis, Enablon), ERP systems (SAP), and the Microsoft 365 Suite. Exceptional public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical mining and environmental data clearly to diverse non-technical audiences. High emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and a welcoming demeanor when interacting with diverse, sometimes critical, public visitors. Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills with high attention to detail in handling invoices, board minutes, grant files, and vendor setups. Proven ability to work seamlessly in a two-specialist execution team, sharing coverage of the Beatty Center, field meetings, and administrative duties. Valid U.S. Driver's License with a clean driving record required for regional field travel. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

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