Community Relations Specialist

Role Title

Community Relations Specialist

Reports To

Manager of Public Affairs

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Tucson, AZ

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Purpose Of Role

The Community Relations Specialist is a vital role within Hudbay’s U.S. Business Unit (USBU). The primary purpose is to develop and implement community outreach and engagement activities while maintaining transparent, open relations with stakeholders, neighbors, and the public. The incumbent is a key front-facing representative of the Copper World Project, working to strengthen relationships, reduce social risk, and strengthen our social license founded on integrity and mutual respect.

Role Accountabilities

• Stakeholder Engagement & Field Work
• Mapping & Strategy: Lead the creation of a strategy to identify, assess, and prioritize stakeholders based on interest and influence.
• Active Outreach: Proactively engage stakeholders by requesting meetings, presenting at community functions, and responding to inquiries via various communications channels.
• Dispute Resolution: Receive, triage, and resolve stakeholder concerns and disputes by meeting with individuals to reach fair, mutually beneficial conclusions.
• Site Tours: Schedule and organize site tours of Copper World.
• Event Coordination: Manage logistics for the company’s presence at community and industry events, including sponsorship fulfillment, booth space logistics and staffing.
• Community Giving & Strategic Investment
• Program Management: Manage Copper World’s Community Giving program, including setting annual priorities, eligibility standards and application guidelines.
• Manage Review and Approval Process: Develop and manage a review and approval process that ensures all requests are evaluated and approvals align with the budget and business unit priorities.
• Impact Tracking: Develop a mechanism for recipients to report back and publish an annual Social Impact Report/Assessment as appropriate.
• Communications & Public Relations
• Presentations: Prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations and talking points for public groups.
• Marketing Materials: Work with the External Relations Team to create content for marketing materials, advertisements, website udates & social media in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Project Milestones: Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop and disseminate project milestone updates and talking points to keep the community informed and manage expectations.
• Team Leadership & Operations
• Budgeting: Develop and manage the community relations and give annual budget and monthly reporting/forecasting.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain current MSHA training and perform regular vehicle inspections.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, a related field or a different degree with related experience.
• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in community relations and outreach, ideally within the mining or industrial sector.
• Expertise: Willingness to develop a strong understanding of Hudbay and the Copper World project.
  
  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements

Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing the job, Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
• Annual performance bonuses
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.
  

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.