Principal Advisor – Native American Affairs & Cultural Heritage

Job title:

Principal Advisor – Native American Affairs & Cultural Heritage

Company

Rio Tinto

Job description

Principal Advisor – Native American Affairs & Cultural Heritage

• Be part of the world’s leading mining organization
• Commitment to a safe working environment
• Permanent Role based in Superior, AZ

About the roleWe are looking for a Native American Affairs – Principal Advisor to work with Tribal stakeholder leadership to facilitate and lead engagements with RCM leadership and support the building of enduring relationships. This role helps coordinate various activities related to outreach and partnership building with Native American communities, governments, and associations.This role is a great opportunity to be a face of Resolution Copper across Native American communities, addressing issues and assisting in the development and distribution of information. Reporting to the Manager Native American Affairs, you will be:Working with external (tribal representatives, U.S. Forest Service, NGOs/Foundations) and internal (e.g., Resolution Legal, Permitting, and Finance teams) stakeholders to support design and implementation of governance systems for endowments and programs. Your main responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and working closely with the Communications team to develop grassroots communication and social media campaigns.
• Helping updating and implementation of Resolution’s Native American Strategy and workplans.
• Supporting assurance and compliance activities (monthly reporting, audits, etc.) related to Native American engagement and partnerships.
• Tracking and ensuring implementation of Resolution Copper partnership commitments with tribal groups.
• Representing Resolution Copper at relevant events. Some after-hours and weekend work may be necessary.
• Coordinating and participating in site tours for Native American members.
• Assisting with maintaining and updating the Resolution Copper Cultural Heritage management plan and relevant standards and initiatives.
• Supporting the development and implementation of governance systems for endowments and programs.
• Engaging with tribal stakeholders to facilitate and lead engagements with RCM leadership.
• Building and maintaining enduring relationships with Native American communities, governments, and associations.

About youTo be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science in a social science, Native American Affairs, Communications, Business, or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 8 years working in roles of increasing responsibility in social performance or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with or for Native American Tribes in the United States—preferably the Southwest USA. The incumbent must be well-versed in Native American culture, customs, and politics.
• Demonstrated social media capabilities an advantage.
• Solid organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and follow projects through to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and inter-cultural communication.
• Ability to effectively convey information, thoughts, and ideas orally and in writing to internal and external decision-makers.
• Strong writer, with the ability to draft clear internal and external communications and contribute to strategy development.
• Familiarity with database applications or ability to learn and apply.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Previous experience working with or for civil society groups an advantage.
• Familiarity with international human rights standards (UNDRIP, UNGP on Business & Human Rights, ICMM) an advantage.

What we offer

• Here is just a glimpse of our industry-leading rewards package:
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees.
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health and medical programs.
• Excellent retirement plan including 6% defined company contribution.
• Generous 401k matching program.
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short-term sick leave, paid holidays).
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters.
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program.

Where you will be workingOnce in operation, Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value estimated at several billion dollars over the mine life.The project will rely on a block caving technique to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 meters below the surface. This method uses gravity to remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.In 2019, the project achieved a significant milestone – issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by the US Forest Service (USFS). In anticipation of the Final EIS in 2020, Resolution Copper continues permitting and community engagement activities, reclamation of the historic Magma Mine site, shaft and underground development studies, and advancing data collection to further orebody knowledge.About Rio TintoRio 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 MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Expected salary

Location

Superior, AZ

Job date

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:58:28 GMT

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