IR & ESG Intern

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders. 

Company Overview

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.

Our Purpose, Vision and Values

Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company’s future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.

Our Purpose is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.

Our Vision is to be North America’s leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.

Our Values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.

Role

We are seeking an Investor Relations & ESG Intern to join our Finance Department for a four-month internship opportunity. As part of our Investor Relation (IR) and ESG team, this position forms an integral part of LAC’s commitment to sustainability as it increases the Company’s capacity to monitor, measure and report on our sustainability commitments. You will be working collaboratively across teams from Corporate and site, as well as stakeholders, both internally and externally.

The role is based at our Vancouver office and reports to the Manager, Sustainability and Corporate Communications, and works closely with the VP, IR & ESG.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination, production and distribution of LAC’s 2025 ESG-S Report including:

  • Support the project management of the reporting process

  • Ensure alignment with reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB and UN SDG’s

  • Develop communications plan and social media campaign for the publication and distribution of the report

• Assist in analyzing sustainability data for use in internal and external reports

• Support key initiatives and conduct ad-hoc research into ESG-related issues, including external ESG developments, peer actions, industry best practices and trends

• Assist in investor relation activities such as tracking market reactions and shareholder analysis

• Assist in managing and coordinating investor relations events, including conferences and Thacker Pass site tours

• Conduct shareholder analysis to support investor relations reporting

• Builds and maintains trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in business, economics, sustainability, communications or other business-related fields

• Interest in the industry with a passion for ESG and social issues, and a belief in the importance of corporate actions to drive positive change

• Attention to detail and strong research and analytical skills

• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills

• Strong project management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft suite especially Excel

• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task

• Comfortable with ambiguity and change

• Ability to work well both independently and in a team

Working at Lithium Americas

At Lithium Americas, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development.

We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lithium Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.