Director, External Affairs

3 weeks ago


Tucson, United States Copper World Inc Full time

**Date**:May 17, 2024

**Location**:Tucson, AZ

**Company**:Copper World, Inc.

**Role Title**:
Director, External Affairs

**Reports to**:
SVP, US Business Unit

**Manager Once Removed**:
Chief Operating Officer Operations

**Direct Reports**:
No

**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**:
Reporting to the SVP, US Business Unit, the Director, External Affairs will be leading the organization’s public relations and government relations (US federal, state, and local).

**Role Accountabilities**:
Government Affairs
- Oversee all governmental affairs work related to the Copper World and Mason Projects including federal legislative and regulatory matters, state legislative and regulatory matters, and County and City agenda items, resolutions, etc.
- Direct the work of contracted lobbyists to monitor state and federal legislative proposals and support / oppose proposed legislation as appropriate based on impacts to the Project.
- Lead creation and implementation of strategies for government relations in furtherance of advancing the Copper World and Mason Projects. Advise senior leadership team on outreach and activities.
- Represents organization at public meetings, hearings, and other events, as appropriate.
- Lead the implementation of a forward-looking and highly effective US federal, state, and local government relations strategy.
- Serve as primary lead on advocating for issues before the legislature, state agencies, and the Governor’s office in collaboration with department team.
- Develop materials in support of Copper World’s government relations agenda, such as talking points, legislative summaries, factsheets, testimony, reports, and letters.
- Perform research and data mining to evaluate issues on the federal, state, or local level that may impact the industry.
- Works closely with senior staff to advance strategic priorities, anticipate issues, respond to opportunities, identify project needs, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and manage deadlines.
- Ensure effective corporate governance through the implementation of Hudbay and USBU’s policies and procedures.

**Communications / Public Relations Duties**:

- Develop and implement communications policy, strategy, and tactics for the Copper World and Mason Projects, in coordination with the USBU’s communications team and consistent with the organization’s Strategic Plan regarding communications.
- Prepare statements and responses to media inquiries on the Copper World and Mason Project for approval by VP USBU.
- Use existing social media channels to distribute content supportive of the Copper World and Mason Projects; ensure that the organization has a strong and active presence on social media platforms as well as all traditional communication and marketing platforms.
- Ensure that the advocacy and other work of the organization is appropriately communicated, both internally and externally, achieving organizational goals.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with community organizations and leaders and respond to questions and complaints from community members and neighbors.
- Allocate community giving budget between association memberships, event sponsorships, scholarships, and other donations, track and document charitable contributions.
- Evaluate yearly contributions and community impact.
- Gather and organize data for Sustainability reporting.

**Minimum Qualifications and Education**:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in government affairs, public relations, law, communications or relat



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