Rio Tinto

Senior Manager, Communities & Social Performance

LocationSuperior, AZ

About This Job


Senior Manager Communities and Social Performance

Exciting senior leadership opportunity to join a leading global company
Become part of a highly collaborative global team, committed to your growth and development
Strong preference for an internal employee with Rio Tinto CSP knowledge and experience
Based in Superior, Arizona


About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Communities and Social Performance.

You will play a key role in the stakeholder process to help support passage of project permitting efforts, and in particular managing multi-stakeholder engagement, social impacts, strategic partnerships, and agreements. This senior role will lead the communities and social performance function and play an important role supporting a range of other internal functions to deliver a successful project which also adds considerable value to host communities, First nations tribes and the local economy.

This is a great opportunity for a person to develop and implement a formal, integrated approach to local Government, Community and Social Performance that nurtures a robust social license to operate and conforms to Rio Tinto’s The Way We Work.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the General Manager - Communities and Social Performance and Permitting and working in a collaborative community you will be:

Actively participate as a senior leader of the Resolution Copper project working cross functionally to support project delivery.
Lead on Environmental Social Governance (ESG) matters as they pertain to Resolution Copper and drive organizational change in this area (effecting Group and Product Group strategies).
Develop and execute a thoughtful, integrated, and strategic approach to external affairs and Communities and Social Performance (CSP) focusing building constructive relationships, managing impacts and risks and delivering value to impacted host communities.
Design and implement a strategic engagement and communications programmes to inform and strengthen relationships with local, county, state and national level stakeholders and Native American tribes.
Design and implement a strategy to negotiate and deliver agreements with Native American tribes.
Ensure community activities demonstrate active partnership, mutual respect, and long-term commitment without creating dependency.
Design and / or deliver social and cultural mitigation strategies to effectively manage social risks and deliver programmes in line with schedule and budget requirements.
Create and maintain positive relations with business, trade, civic, community, and educational organizations while providing current and relevant information about our project.
Ensure project compliance with the Rio Tinto Communities and Social Performance Standard, specifically to ensure a comprehensive and rigorous approach to a social baseline assessment, social impact, and risk assessment, and resulting mitigation and management strategies and ensure this information is completed in a manner consistent and in alignment with the larger project NEPA/EIS and other federal, state and county permits and approvals that will require this information.
Develop and refine company knowledge specific to community as it relates to place, culture, and relations with Indian Country.
Develop and maintain a grass roots network of local government, business, labour, education, and community leaders to promote and advance the business objectives of Resolution Copper.
Manage the development and implementation of the Resolution Tribal Agreement strategy.


What you’ll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
BS degree in public policy, political science, anthropology, social science, liberal arts, business, finance or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
10+ years of experience working locally with community and/or government groups including Tribal leadership, organisations and / or communities.
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex and dynamic operating environments.
Deep understanding of influence and power dynamics and tensions – i.e., how impacted communities make decisions, who makes decisions, and how political and social dynamics interact.
Experience working at a grassroots level with deep understanding of community and social development aspects (i.e., in non-profit sector, or social services with local government, education, or in privately run social services).
An understanding and broad perspective of community life across most sectors of the community from the grassroots to local government officials.
Able to move innovative ideas and initiatives from conception to realization.
Direct experience with social impact assessments and baselines preferred, but analytical and intellectual capacity to understand the logic of these exercises and the ability to manage their implementation is necessary.
Demonstrated understanding of relevant local government, community, and communications issues. Skills in NGO and government liaison and agreement making.
Demonstrated excellence in planning and executing regional stakeholder engagement with associated analysis, mapping networks and strategies and integrating with government affairs, corporate outreach, permitting/approvals and communications programs.
Experience in managing the implementation and maintaining compliance of Tribal and Community agreements.
Knowledge of Rio Tinto CSP standards would be desirable.

Significant experience in managing teams in a complex project or operational environment.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.


Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

Similar Jobs

company-logo

Senior Manager, Communities & Social Performance

Rio Tinto
 
Superior, AZ
26 days ago
company-logo

Senior Manager, Communities & Social Performance

Rio Tinto
Job Typefull_time
 
Superior, AZ
25 days ago
company-logo

Manager, Social Performance

Eldorado Gold
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$104677.72 - $127939.43
Vancouver, BC
13 days ago
company-logo

Senior Manager, People and Culture

Scout Clean Energy
Job Typefull_time
 
Boulder, CO
26 days ago
company-logo

Manager Community Relations

New York Power Authority
Salary
$83000 - $114400
Marcy, NY
29 days ago
company-logo

Senior Manager, Events & Experiences

GE Vernova
Job TypeFull-time
 
Bellevue, WA
20 days ago
company-logo

Community Manager

Community Management Group
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$42000 - $42000
Hermiston, OR
21 days ago
company-logo

Performance & Resource, Senior Supervisor

Southern California Edison
Salary
$183700 - $224400
Bishop, CA
26 days ago
company-logo

Senior Manager, Events & Experiences

GE Vernova
Job Typefull_time
 
Bellevue, WA
19 days ago
company-logo

Performance and Resource, Senior Supervisor

Southern California Edison (SCE)
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$183700 - $224400
Victorville, CA
11 days ago
company-logo

Performance and Resource, Senior Supervisor

Southern California Edison
Salary
$183700 - $224400
Victorville, CA
12 days ago
company-logo

Performance & Resource, Senior Supervisor

Southern California Edison (SCE)
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$183700 - $224400
Bishop, CA
25 days ago
company-logo

Senior Program Manager, Governance & Best Practices

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$97000 - $162000
Oakland, CA
12 days ago
company-logo

Senior Quality Manager

Mainspring Energy
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$160000 - $190000
Menlo Park, CA
17 days ago
VL

Senior Quality Manager

Voltage LLC
Job TypeFull-time
 
Chapel Hill, NC
20 days ago
company-logo

Senior Performance Specialist

ENEL
Job TypeFull-time
 
United States
29 days ago
company-logo

Senior Quality Manager

FlatironDragados
Salary
$210000 - $240000
New York, NY
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Senior Human Resources Analytics & Insights Professional

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Job Typefull_time
 
San Antonio, TX
25 days ago
company-logo

Senior Manager, Program Delivery & Partner Success

Qcells
Job TypeFull-time
 
Irvine, CA
26 days ago
company-logo

Senior Manager, Program Delivery & Partner Success

Qcells
Job TypeFull-time
 
San Francisco, CA
26 days ago

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Foundry Professionals

Penticton Foundry
Job TypeFull-time
 
British Columbia, Canada
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Deckhand

Ballard Marine Construction
Job TypeFull-time
 
Bradenton, FL
about 1 month ago
company-logo

HSE Operations Manager

ProPetro Services, Inc
Job Typefull_time
 
Midland, TX
19 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman

N Line Electric
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$68640 - $106080
Longmont, CO
about 1 month ago
company-logo

LCL66 Apprentice Lineman Distribution

CenterPoint Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, TX
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Lineman, Apprentice

Imperial Irrigation District
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$82706 - $95679
Imperial, CA
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Manager, IT - BMO

Constellation
Job Typefull_time
 
Kennett Square, PA
26 days ago
company-logo

EAST VALLEY NIGHT BILINGUAL JANITORIAL UNIT MANAGER( MESA,CASA GRANDE, GILBERT)

ENVIRONMENT CONTROL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$41600 - $47840
Mesa, AZ
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Inventory Materials Specialist

HF Sinclair
Job Typefull_time
 
Artesia, NM
12 days ago
WO

Field Service Technician

Westar Oilfield Rentals Inc
Job TypeFull-time
 
Fort St. John, BC
26 days ago
AW

Water Well Driller

Able Well Drilling
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$45760 - $83200
Bowling Green, OH
about 1 month ago
company-logo

HVAC Sales Comfort Advisor

Quality Degree, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$64924 - $200000
Royersford, PA
about 1 month ago
LE

Préposé(e) à l'entretien ménager

Les Entretiens Uni-Net Inc.
Job TypePart-time
 
Montréal, QC
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Accounts Payable Clerk

Drax
Job TypeFull-time
 
Monroe, LA
about 1 month ago
company-logo

NIGHT BILINGUAL JANITORIAL SUPERVISOR(SOUTH EAST VALLEY)

ENVIRONMENT CONTROL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$41600 - $47840
Gilbert, AZ
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Quality Inspector

ACCIONA
Job Typefull_time
 
British Columbia, Canada
26 days ago
company-logo

Heavy Truck Driver

Halliburton
Job TypeFull-time
 
Bossier City, LA
about 1 month ago
S

Electrical Lineman

Smarthire
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$62400 - $72800
Austin, TX
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Quality Plus Store Associate

Quality Oil Company LLC
Job TypePart-time, Full-time
 
Halifax, VA
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Electrician (Residential Solar)

Freedom Forever
Job TypeFull-time
 
Tucson, AZ
about 1 month ago

Notice: The inclusion of job postings or company information on our platform does not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation. Listings may include publicly available roles from various sources, and companies shown may not have a direct relationship with Energy Hire.