Newmont Corporation

Principal, Socio-Economic Development

Newmont Corporation$143K — $204K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in socio-economic development, community investment, or local content in relevant fields like mining or infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to design and evaluate impactful development programs.
  • Strong analytical skills, especially in impact assessment and data-driven reporting.
  • Skilled at translating complex socio-economic evidence for senior leadership decision-making.
  • Culturally credible, able to engage from community levels to executive discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and governance of Newmont's socio-economic development (SED) strategy.
  • Create and implement a measurement and evaluation framework to assess the impact of SED initiatives.
  • Conduct portfolio analysis of socio-economic risks related to community and economic factors.
  • Provide technical guidance on SED strategies, including local employment and procurement.
  • Integrate SED considerations into impact assessments and community benefit agreements.
  • Compile and analyze SED performance data for internal and external reporting.
  • Develop SED technical capabilities through training and coaching within the organization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) program with company match and defined benefit pension.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Generous paid time off and paid family leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Posting End Date: 08/07/2026

Your Impact

Newmont is the world's leading gold company. We invest substantially in the communities that host our operations - through local employment and procurement, community investment, development foundations, and benefit agreements. We are looking for someone to help us consistently demonstrate what that investment achieves.

This is a newly created global role, established to build Newmont's enterprise approach to socio-economic development: how we design programs, how we measure whether they work, and how we use that evidence to make better decisions about where value flows and to whom.

The work spans the full asset lifecycle across our portfolio, from greenfield projects to operations to mines approaching closure, addressing the question of what legacy Newmont will leave behind.

What You'll Own

  • Newmont's enterprise SED strategy, standards, and governance framework - including the Community Investment and Development Standard and the Local Procurement and Employment Standard.
  • The enterprise measurement and evaluation framework, moving the function from tracking spend and activity to assessing outcomes, distribution, and long-term value.
  • Portfolio-level analysis of socio-economic risk: community dependency, benefit distribution, value chain leakage, and economic diversification.
  • Technical advice to business units and sites on SED strategy - alternative livelihoods, enterprise development, local procurement and skills development, local employment, and community investment.
  • SED input into impact assessments, closure planning, community benefit agreements, and development foundation design.
  • SED performance data and analysis for Board, investor, and public reporting.
  • SED technical capability across the business, through guidance, training, and direct coaching of practitioners.


What You'll Bring

Essential
  • Deep experience in socio-economic development, community investment, or local content - in mining, extractives, infrastructure, or international development.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and evaluate development programs, and to assess whether they worked.
  • Strong analytical capability: impact assessment methodologies, indicator design, and data-driven reporting.
  • Ability to translate complex socio-economic evidence into decisions senior leaders can act on.
  • Credibility across cultures and contexts, from community engagement through to executive advisory.

Valued
  • Degree in economics, development studies, international relations, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification preferred.
  • Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards, ICMM Principles, GRI Standards, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Experience with theory of change, input-output modelling, multiplier analysis, or distributional analysis.
  • Experience with artisanal and small-scale mining contexts or livelihood restoration programming.
  • Working knowledge of Spanish.


Your Work Environment

This role sits in Newmont's enterprise Social Performance team, reporting to the Head of Communities and Social Performance. You will work alongside two peer Principals covering operations and closure, and partner closely with business unit social performance leads, Commercial, People, Environment and Closure, and Legal - as well as development organizations, NGOs, consultants, and industry peers externally.

Newmont operates a decentralized social performance model: business units and sites own delivery, while this role sets direction, builds capability, and provides technical assurance.

The position can be based remotely, with a preference for proximity to a Newmont hub. Significant domestic and international travel is required, including visits to remote mine sites.

The salary range offered for this role is USD $143,200 - 204,500. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate's salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company's performance and their own individual performance.

Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont's sole discretion.

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected].

About Newmont Corporation

Newmont is a gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, and lead. They have a portfolio of assets, prospects, and talent based in advantageous mining jurisdictions. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, stringent safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. They operates mines in nine countries around the world.

Newmont Corporation Careers

Joining Newmont Corporation offers more than just a job; it presents a gateway to a fulfilling career in the mining industry, marked by growth, innovation, and leadership. As a global leader in gold production, Newmont Corporation is renowned not only for its operational excellence but also for its commitment to sustainable mining practices. Now is the perfect time to explore the myriad of job opportunities available within our expansive team.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career at Newmont Corporation and be part of a team that is transforming the mining industry through groundbreaking practices and responsible operations. Our professionals are at the forefront of the industry, driving change and achieving results that matter.

Innovate and Lead

At Newmont, innovation and leadership go hand in hand. We empower our employees to lead projects and initiatives that redefine what is possible in our industry. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and sustainability, your work will help shape the future of mining.

Diversity and Growth

We believe that our strength lies in our diversity. Newmont Corporation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. We offer diversity training and leadership programs designed to foster an environment of respect and growth.

Professional Development

Career advancement at Newmont is a journey of professional and personal growth. We support our employees with unmatched training and development programs that encourage continuous learning and improvement. Whether it’s through an internship, networking events, or leadership training, the opportunities for advancement are boundless.

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Benefits and Culture

Working at Newmont Corporation means being part of a supportive and dynamic culture. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including health, wellness, and retirement plans, designed to support them throughout their careers. Our commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being is evident in every aspect of our company culture.

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Learn more about Newmont Corporation
Size
14,400 employees
Market Cap
$38.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1916
5 Year Trend
+12.8%
Revenue
$11.4 billion
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