Elko Business Office - Manager, Native American Affairs

About Us:

Barrick is a leading gold mining company committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our operations. We recognize the importance of Indigenous perspectives, culture and rights and are dedicated to building transparent, respectful & meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. 

 

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to lead our Native American Affairs team. As the Native American Affairs Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Barrick’s engagement with Indigenous communities, ensuring respectful and mutually beneficial relationships. You will serve as the liaison between the company and Indigenous communities/stakeholders, promoting cultural awareness, transparent communication and fostering meaningful economic opportunities through partnerships. 

Responsibilities:

 

Native American Affairs Strategy:

• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives and engage with Native American Tribes, aligning with the company’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 Affairs programming.
• Coordinate with mine general managers and site leadership to align Native American Affairs strategies with site strategic plans, life of mine plans, expansions, etc. to ensure buy-in.
• Manage the Native American Affairs annual budget, including but not limited to: monthly reconciliation, quarterly reporting to accounting, tracking of annual commitments/pledges and fulfilling requests from other functions.

 

Stakeholder Engagement Responsibilities:

• 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 advanced shared goals and objectives.
• Build further understanding of Native American history and culture, fostering a culture of understanding and respect through education initiatives and training within the company. 
• 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 the company that respect and support the rights and interests of Native American communities, including environmental stewardship, cultural awareness & preservation and meaningful economic development.
• Work to empower Native American communities by supporting economic development opportunities, capacity-building initiatives, and cultural preservation efforts.
• Develop a Native American Affairs Strategy that aligns with Barrick’s Community Engagement and development strategy, which fosters genuine partnerships and looks for sustainable development opportunities throughout all facets of the business.
• Provide guidance and oversight on Native American stakeholder engagement and visit our partner tribes on a regular basis, promoting Barrick’s commitment to their communities. 
• Maintain accurate documentation related to engagement activities, including meeting minutes, action trackers and commitment registers.
• Facilitate/Lead the quarterly Cultural Advisory Group meeting with Indigenous partners to facilitate meaningful discussions and gain input on projects. 
• 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). 

 

Reputation Management Responsibilities:

• 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 Barrick’s Native American Affairs activities and impacts internally and externally.
• Support the permitting function with social impact assessments and stakeholder engagement in Nevada.
• Support the supply chain function through promoting local Native American procurement and effective