External Affairs Representative

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Interact with local landowners on questions/inquiries about land use, road use, operations, traffic, etc.
• Relationship management through database tracking and documentation
• Work with Operations and Drilling to address landowner concerns
• Work with landowners in specific situations as they arise
• Project coordination to assist with community relations tracking
• Budget management assistance
• Attend community events and meetings
• Attend county oil and gas meetings if needed
• Evaluate and make recommendations to senior management on charitable giving and community involvement opportunities in operating counties
• Organize Ohio volunteer events, stakeholder engagement and event logistics
• Aid in planning and execution of Ascent fundraising events
• Local donation presentation at events
• Monitor Ascent mentions in the local media
• Track and report media hits in local and national press outlets
• Document all social media mentions to better understand community perception
• Landowner mentions on social media platforms
• Other duties assigned as needed

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with many different types of people and personalities
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills

  Education & Work Experience

  • Required Minimum Requirements: Community Relations or Public Relations experience; alternatively, experience as a landman working directly with landowners in the field
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
  • Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
  • Preferred: 2-5 years’ experience in communications, public relations, community affairs or field land work
  • Knowledge of Oil and Gas lease terms

  Physical Requirements

  • Ability to drive a company vehicle without restrictions
  • Ability to walk on topographically complex terrain

  Company Information

  Ascent Resources provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ascent complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.