NGM - Employee Engagement Specialist

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Employee Engagement Specialist to develop, coordinate, and execute company-wide engagement initiatives. This role fosters a positive, inclusive culture by creating connections and delivering programs and communications that enhance the employee experience across our operations.

You will manage awards programs, store operations, and event logistics, while building partnerships with vendors and site engagement champions. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in employee engagement or communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Tech‑savvy with ability to create engaging content.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage events.
• Experience with registration and survey platforms (Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate company-wide engagement activities and campaigns.
• Manage DNA Awards, Service Awards, and Recognition programs.
• Coordinate event logistics and calendar of events.
• Build relationships with vendors and partners.
• Support internal and external communications.
• Travel up to 20% to support engagement activities.

Skills

Employee engagement

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Event planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-project management

Confidentiality

Tools

Eventbrite

SurveyMonkey

Jotform

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a passionate and organized Employee Engagement Specialist. This role supports the development, coordination, and execution of company-wide engagement initiatives and plays a key part in fostering a positive, inclusive culture by creating meaningful connections and delivering programs, initiatives and communications that enhance the employee experience across our operations.

Position Summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a passionate and organized Employee Engagement Specialist. This role supports the development, coordination, and execution of company-wide engagement initiatives and plays a key part in fostering a positive, inclusive culture by creating meaningful connections and delivering programs, initiatives and communications that enhance the employee experience across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate company-wide employee engagement activities and campaigns such as the Annual Employee Photo Contest, Company Picnics, Golf Tournaments, National Safety Month, Holiday Movie Party, Holiday Greeting Cards, Newsletter Reader Contests, Cancer Awareness Campaigns, Mental Health Awareness campaigns, etc.
• Manage the company’s DNA Awards Program
• Manage the company’s Service Awards Program
• Manage the Excellence in Action Employee Recognition program
• Manage the NGM Company Store
• Manage event logistics including venue booking, scheduling, vendor coordination, and onsite support for successful execution.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive annual calendar of employee engagement events and campaigns.
• Coordinate and promote participation in engagement-related programs and events.
• Build and manage relationships with vendors and third‑party partners that support employee engagement efforts.
• Work closely with site‑based employee engagement champions to ensure alignment and consistency of engagement efforts across all locations.
• Lead the coordination and oversight of In Reach , NGM’s employee engagement and communications program, ensuring alignment with site goals and leadership expectations.
• Assist in the facilitation of employee engagement and pulse surveys.
• Analyze and report on engagement metrics and survey results to inform improvements and decision‑making.
• Identify and recommend platforms and opportunities for employees to share experiences and celebrate team and individual achievements.
• Track and process invoices and payments related to employee engagement activities and communications department expenses.
• Support the development and distribution of internal and external communications
• In state travel (20%) to support various employee activities and events across our operations

Required Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, human resources, or a similar service-oriented role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Tech‑savvy with a strong desire to deliver engaging content and support technology-based initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of creativity and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse employee populations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, communicate, and manage events of various sizes.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Familiarity with event registration and survey platforms such as Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, Jotform, or similar tools to support engagement tracking and feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with internal/external communications, visual branding, graphic design, content creation, or layout development.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world‑class and life‑long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long‑term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.