Elko Business Office - Communications & Engagement Specialist

Position Description JOB DESCRIPTION

Would you like to take the next step in your career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is seeking an experienced and energetic communications professional. This position will support NGM’s communications, employee engagement, and brand management efforts.

At NGM, we believe in communicating directly, honestly, and transparently. We aim to create platforms to enable employees to feel free to voice their opinions and we always act with integrity.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and storyteller, an organized project manager, and a proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position supports strategic messaging, employee engagement initiatives, visual content creational, and ongoing brand management in alignment with NGM’s DNA (mission, core values, and guiding behaviors).

- Internal Communications

- Develop and distribute clear, direct, and transparent internal communications

- Content development for internal communications channels such as Town Hall meetings, digital monitors, flyers, newsletters, etc.

- Facilitate and support writing, copywriting, and editing of multi-platform internal and external communication materials

- Manage internal employee communication platforms such as the Company Intranet, Digital Monitor System, Event Registration, and Employee App

- Assist in developing and facilitating employee communication and engagement surveys

- Analyze and report on engagement metrics and survey results to inform improvements and decision-making

- Support external communications as needed

- Employee Engagement

- Manage the coordination and oversight of the company’s employee-led communications and engagement program, In Reach.

- Manage company-wide employee engagement activities such as Company Picnics, Golf Tournaments, Holiday Events, etc.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive

- Bachelor’s Degree

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in communications, employee engagement, HR, or similar service-oriented role

- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

- Tech savvy, with a desire and ability to execute engaging communication and initiatives

- Exhibit high levels of creativity, writing and editing skills with demonstrable ability to use multiple styles to communicate effectively with all levels of employees

- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally and deliver clear and concise information

- Understanding of how to interact with and energize a broad range of multi-generational, diverse employee groups.

- Experience planning and coordinating events

- Ability to prioritize and manage complex projects and confidential data

Preferred

- Bachelor’s degree in communications, human resources, organizational effectiveness, psychology, or related field

- Human resources generalist experience

- Mining experience

- Experience preparing strategic communications for presentation to various stakeholders

- Experience in area of Social Media, Content Marketing, Employer Branding

- Apt analytical skills, with the ability to work with large amounts of data and communicate data findings

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, 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.

- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.

- 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.

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

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

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 eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.