Community Affairs Intern

AngloGold Ashanti•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a project-based internship. Rather than generalized administrative tasks, you will be assigned a core technical project to own from start to finish. This role offers hands-on experience, culminating in an end-of-program presentation to technical leadership. The intern will support the research, design, and proposal of a structured community engagement playbook targeting Nye and Clark counties. The intern will gain hands-on experience in sustainability, public affairs strategy, stakeholder mapping, and event execution within the heavy industrial/mining sector.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an Undergraduate program pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Sustainability, or Business, or a closely related field.
Prior experience in event planning, community volunteering, student government, or local grassroots campaigning.
Familiarity with the rural Nevada cultural and political landscape is a strong plus.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; high proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong organizational and research capabilities.
A collaborative mindset with an eagerness to learn and proactively ask questions.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license required; Routine travel between Las Vegas and Beatty is required.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of a dedicated 12-week project, managing timelines, and delivering a final technical report and presentation.
Stakeholder Research & Mapping: Research local community needs, civic groups, and potential partnership avenues, consolidating them into a centralized stakeholder tracking matrix.
Event Coordination: Assist with the planning, logistics, and vendor relations for local community events, sponsorships, and town halls.
External Communications: Draft community-facing materials, fact sheets, and content for regional newsletters to support the Director's government and community affairs strategy.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
vacation
paid sick leave
paid holidays
employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance
wellbeing reimbursement program
tuition reimbursement
flexible/hybrid work schedule
annual short-term and long-term incentive plans