Job Description

About The Position

The Public Affairs Manager position will assist Perpetua Resources in developing and maintaining a social license and successful project development by implementing best practice communications and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Media Relations

Proactively position the project with local and national media. Track national and local media articles and trends, provide regular media updates to Perpetua leadership. Serve as an on-the-record company spokesperson, facilitating productive working relationships with national, state, and local media contacts. Serve as point for all media pitching and booking. Coordinate reporter outreach, briefings, and tours. Lead media prep and collaborate with senior executives to position the company to capture the news cycle around critical milestones. Manage preparation and approval of media responses. Identify and publicize community and industry outreach activities, sustainability programs, and other positive company actions.

Messaging & Strategic Positioning

Assist VP of External Affairs to develop and implement long- and short-term communications strategies to strengthen the Company's social license. With the VP of External Affairs, align messaging and content across internal and external channels based on organizational and team goals. Manage Perpetua's message database and coordinate content approvals with technical and disclosure teams. Develop and implement internal communications protocols, like talking points, fact sheets, and early notification systems, targeting continuity in culture and message as company grows. Assist the VP of External Affairs in crisis management and preemptive planning. Identify and implement public messaging to address opposition or misinformation. Identify and implement messaging to bolster project support among stakeholders. Manage the regular implementation of outreach tools including newsletters, blogs, webinars, etc. Host company office hours and webinars monthly.

Content Creation, Materials & Website

Lead content creation, including but not limited to press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, newsletters, speeches, and blog posts. Serve as point person with communications vendors on content creation projects, including video projects, graphic creation, and paid social. Oversee digital operations, including organic and paid social media and graphic development, based on strategic messaging and audience targeting. Own the lifecycle management of multimedia projects, such as video content, to enhance storytelling. Oversee Perpetua brand implementation. Assist team members with presentation materials that are in-brand and meet communications goals. Develop communications materials for multiple audiences and stakeholder groups. Manage website content, including uploading new content as required and implementing regular audits to ensure accuracy and appropriate updates are made. Review website metrics and work to optimize user experience and stakeholder engagement.

Outreach

Assist Community Relations Manager with outreach to specific communities, stakeholder groups and individuals. Assist Public Affairs team in planning company and community events. Assist Public Affairs team identify and schedule stakeholder outreach opportunities. Participate in public tours as needed. Attend community events and participate in the community as a representative of Perpetua Resources. Assist the VP External Affairs in Government Relations activities.

Investor Relations Support

Assist Investor Relations team with needed communications materials and tools. Assist Investor Relations team with outreach to target audiences. Assist Investor Relations team with disclosure activities. Assist Investor Relations team in reporting on key metrics.

Other

Assist in regular internal reporting of Public Affairs activities. Assist VP External Affairs with managing special Public Affairs projects. Projects and tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and in front of an audience. Ability to easily meet new people and engage in conversation. Ability to work independently toward identified goals and collaboratively with a team. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to be enthusiastic and possess a strong positive attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of experience in communications strategy and public affairs Provide own transportation and have valid Driver's License

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to sit and work at a keyboard and/or to maneuver in uneven terrain. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, that permits the employee to discern verbal instruction and communicate effectively in person on the phone and/or radio. Sufficient ability to carry objects with hands and movements requiring gripping, fingering, and hand, wrist and arm movements. Related job tasks may require walking, standing, sitting, lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, crouching, pushing, grasping, and reaching. The position requires lifting or moving up to 20 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What We Offer

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Perpetua Resources

, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes well-being, financial security, and career growth. We believe in fostering a workplace where our team members thrive personally and professionally.

What We Offer:

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Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account (HSA) available with eligible health plan choice Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being Company-paid Life Flight membership for employees/immediate family
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Financial Security

Competitive salary Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) - Annual performance-based bonus program Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Equity-based compensation for long-term success 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions Employee Assistance Program
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Work-Life Balance

Paid time off (PTO) and company-recognized holidays Parental leave Flexible work arrangements (role-dependent)
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Professional Growth

Career advancement opportunities within a growing company Industry conference attendance and networking opportunities Internal training programs and cross-functional learning
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Additional Perks

Company-paid professional memberships (e.g., industry associations, networking groups) Travel assistance and reimbursement for work-related conferences or site visits Commitment to sustainability and community engagement
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Perpetua Resources

, we take pride in creating a workplace where employees feel valued and empowered. If you're looking for a career that combines purpose, growth, and a strong team environment, we'd love to have you join us!

What we Require

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. Perpetua Resources Idaho Inc. 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.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boise, ID 83702