Community Relations Specialist

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox will celebrate 30 years of operations in December of 2026, and has produced over 10 million ounces since it began operation.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US $28 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Description

The Community Relations Specialist serves as a link between the organization and local stakeholders. Responsibilities include assisting in: development and implementation of the organization’s stakeholder engagement and communications plan and related materials, facilitating stakeholder relations to include the site’s grant making processes, promoting and protecting the reputation of Kinross through effective social performance, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ key values as a safety and sustainability focused mining company.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist the CR Manager in the development of the site’s annual stakeholder engagement, social responsibility, and communications plans.
2. Support the site’s Community Investment Committee, production of investment plan, philanthropy reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
3. Assist in development and tracking of annual department budget to include advertising and marketing, public relations, and giving.
4. Foster positive, meaningful, trust-based relationships with Alaska Native communities near our operations.
5. Develop and coordinate outreach programs, special events, tours, and opportunities for positive exposure in the local and statewide community.
6. Coordinate the site’s advertising, social media, marketing efforts and strategy.
7. Attend mine related and community events as needed to establish contacts with the organizations and community.
8. Participate in and/or serve on local relevant trade group or non-profit boards or committees, as needed.
9. Accurate and timely completion of reports, including overseeing compilation of the quarterly Site Responsibility Plan report.
10. Responsible for timely updates to applicable Teams channels, spreadsheets, team calendars, and data tracking platforms (Borealis).
11. Incorporate social performance plans, policies, and principles into daily work in accordance with Kinross’ Social Performance Management System and Standards.
12. Support external communications at Kinross Alaska sites; develop and maintain media and stakeholder contact lists, and communications with these groups in coordination with site leadership, the U.S. External Affairs Director, and Corporate Communications teams.
13. Assist in the development of site fact sheets, key messaging, brochures, advisories, and other collateral materials and assist in management of marketing contractors.
14. Prepare reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including data compilation, writing, and proofreading.
15. Participate in program development activities and compliance audits and assurances as appropriate.
16. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
17. Provide internal communication support to site leadership; lead in production of a regular internal and external newsletter.
18. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
19. Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
20. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
21. Works without risk or harm to self and others.
22. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency.
23. Punctuality and regular attendance required.
24. Perform other tasks, projects and duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience

Education

1. Bachelor's degree in social responsibility, public relations, marketing, resource management, communications, or related field preferred. Experience in mining or other resource industries preferred

Experience

1. Significant career experience in communications, public affairs and/or business development may be considered as a substitute for education.

Skills

1. Good leadership skills and the ability to work with a wide range of departments and individuals, association staff, industry peers, and colleagues from other mining companies.
2. Ability to handle multiple tasks and be a self-starter.
3. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and able to effectively manage time.
4. Ability to conduct research, develop reports, formulate objectives and strategies, make professional presentations, and conduct training.
5. Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational, and writing skills.
6. Project or event management skills desired.
7. Must possess strong data management and computer skills.
8. General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of processing and maintenance operations, preferred.
9. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
10. Ability to work on occasional assignments on weekends, evenings and during holiday periods.
11. Ability to travel within the benefit footprint as needed, estimated to be 25%.
12. Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
13. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
14. Requires valid Driver’s License.

Reporting Relationships

This role reports to the Community Relations Manager.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).