Community Affairs Specialist at AngloGold Ashanti in Beatty, NV

Job description

Who We Are 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. Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti About the Role 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, an