Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution and continuous enhancement of the Company’s social responsibility strategy and community development programs.
• Develop and implement sustainable community initiatives at the corporate, regional, and site levels that support business objectives, mitigate social risks, and maintain the Company’s social license to operate.
• Manage critical operational programs, including social investment, stakeholder engagement, local contributions, capacity building, program evaluation, communications, and cross-functional coordination. Monitor, assess, and respond to emerging social issues, impacts, and risks that may affect business operations and community relationships.
• Lead stakeholder engagement strategies that address community priorities, social risks, and opportunities while supporting the Company’s social license to operate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, and key stakeholders, including those who influence operational success.
• Manage engagement on sensitive issues such as tailings management, remediation activities, permitting, closure, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the Stakeholder Engagement team, monitor stakeholder sentiment and risk profiles, and ensure effective relationship management and coordination.
• Develop stakeholder communications, respond to community inquiries and concerns, manage grievance processes, and use community research to strengthen engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic guidance to site and corporate leadership, ensure compliance with reporting and assurance requirements, and continuously improve engagement practices to build trust and transparency.
• Lead community investment programs, funding initiatives, and Community Investment Funds while ensuring accountability, sustainability, and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Community/ Sustainable Development, Business Administration/ Economics, International Relations, or other social or environmental sciences and SEVEN (7) years direct experience in one or more of the fields listed above, and THREE (3) years of lead or supervisory experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Community or Public Relations, Social Work, Sociology / Social Science, Environmental Science, Sustainable (or Economic) Development, Marketing, Business or related field and NINE (9) years direct experience in one or more of the fields listed above, and THREE (3) years lead or supervisory experience OR
• Associate's degree in Community or Public Relations, Social Work, Sociology / Social Science, Environmental Science, Sustainable (or Economic) Development, Marketing, Business or related field and ELEVEN (11) years direct experience in one or more of the fields listed above, AND THREE (3) years lead or supervisory experience OR
• High School Diploma or GED and THIRTEEN (13) years direct experience in one or more of the fields listed above, AND THREE (3) years lead or supervisory experience
• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Preferred

• Direct experience with stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!