Community Engagement Advisor

Permian Resources; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Engagement Advisor to foster strong relationships with local communities in the Permian Basin. This role involves managing public relations, coordinating community events, and overseeing charitable initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in communications or public relations, with a passion for community engagement and a knack for building lasting partnerships. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to making a positive impact, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community development while supporting the company's mission in sustainable resource management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in community affairs and communications, preferably in the Permian Basin.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engagement with local communities and manage public relations strategy.
• Organize local events and manage charitable giving strategy.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Engagement Advisor

Apply locations Midland, Texas posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-100093

Job Description:

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is seeking a Community Engagement Advisor in Midland, TX. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Corporate Affairs, the Community Engagement Advisor will be responsible for (1) overseeing robust engagement with local communities where PR operates and (2) managing PR’s local public relations strategy.

General Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain close relationships with community leaders in localities where PR operates or has offices, including Midland, TX, Pecos, TX, Carlsbad, NM, and Eunice, NM (PR’s “key communities”).
• Coordinate with peer companies with operations in PR’s key communities and develop strong relationships with community affairs heads at such peer companies.
• Travel regularly to key communities for in-person meetings with community leaders.
• Organize and execute local events, including partnerships with local nonprofits, cities, counties, and chambers of commerce to increase PR’s visibility in local communities.
• Administer PR’s presence at and involvement in major events, including NAPE, trade organization meetings, and similar events. Prepare presentations for major events.
• Oversee PR’s capital investments in key communities, ensuring that capital projects PR invests in are carried out according to plan.
• Participate in relevant Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) meetings and advocate for PSP project funding in key communities.
• Participate in trade organization meetings relevant to community affairs and communications.
• Create and manage a community affairs budget, identifying local sponsorship opportunities and making recommendations on PR’s participation in third party events.
• Manage and implement PR’s charitable giving strategy and maintain annual budget with respect to charitable giving.
• Oversee PR’s employee nonprofit matching program.
• Manage PR’s public relations strategy at a local level by maintaining strong relationships with media and coordinating the release of stories about PR’s community involvement.
• Identify and thoughtfully respond to potential issues in key communities, including communications with local communities during crisis events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or other related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community affairs and communications, preferably in the Permian Basin.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours when necessary, including for routine travel to local communities.

Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on driving sustainable returns through the responsible acquisition, optimization and development of high-return oil and natural gas properties. The Company’s operations are focused in the Permian Basin, with assets concentrated in the core of the Delaware Basin. Permian Resources is headquartered in Midland, Texas.