External Affairs Representative

Description

Ascent Resources is seeking an External Affairs Representative. This position is located in Cambridge, OH and will report to the Sr. External Affairs Coordinator.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Landowner Relations:

• Interact with local landowners on questions/inquiries about land use, road use, operations, traffic, etc.
• Relationship management through database tracking and documentation
• Work with Operations and Drilling to address landowner concerns
• Work with landowners in specific situations as they arise
  
  

Community Relations:

• Project coordination to assist with community relations tracking
• Budget management assistance
• Attend community events and meetings
• Attend county oil and gas meetings if needed
• Evaluate and make recommendations to senior management on charitable giving and community involvement opportunities in operating counties
  
  

Organize Ohio volunteer events, stakeholder engagement and event logistics:

• Assist in planning and execution of Ascent fundraising events
• Local donation presentation at events
  
  

Monitor Ascent mentions in the local media:

• Track and report media hits in local and national press outlets
• Document all social media mentions to better understand community perception
• Landowner mentions on social media platforms
• Other duties assigned as needed
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with many different types of people and personalities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills
  
  

Education & Work Experience Required

Minimum Requirements:

• Community Relations or Public Relations experience; alternatively, experience as a landman working directly with landowners in the field
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
• Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
  
  

Preferred:

• 2-5 years’ experience in communications, public relations, community affairs or field land work
• Knowledge of Oil and Gas lease terms
• Reside in the Southeastern Ohio area where Ascent operates
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to drive a company vehicle without restrictions
• Ability to walk on topographically complex terrain
  
  

Ascent Resources provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ascent complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.