Community engagement

Respect and partnership 

At ConocoPhillips, we’re committed to being a good neighbor – one who respects and positively impacts the communities where we live and work. In Alaska, that means fostering opportunities for Alaskans, encouraging employees to get involved – and stay involved – within our communities, and building inclusive, honest and respectful relationships.  Our goal is to understand what matters most, so we can manage our impact and support economic and community development opportunities.

We want to address employment barriers and create career pathways for Alaskans. We offer internships in engineering, geology, business, and more to give students real work experience and exposure to the many career opportunities within the oil and gas industry. We also work proactively with workforce partners to promote industry careers and help address barriers to employment.

Questions about the oil and gas industry? Need a speaker for your career day or networking event? Learn more below and request a speaker today!

We are committed to respectfully engaging with local stakeholders — those who influence or may be affected by our business — to understand their values and interests, mitigate the impact of our operations and proposed projects, and support economic and community development opportunities. We prioritize early and frequent engagement with our stakeholders to build trust, garner respect and develop mutually beneficial relationships. 

You know your community and constituents best. It’s why we collaborate closely with local partners and leaders, and we communicate early and often. Our goal is to be a respectful neighbor and partner of choice: listening, constructively collaborating and openly communicating every step of the way - whether through community meetings, updates to local governments and tribal councils, or one-on-one conversations with community members.

We gladly accept invitations to participate in community celebrations and the rich cultural traditions of Alaskans. We are grateful to be included in North Slope traditions like the annual Nalukataq (spring whaling festival) and the Trapper School Christmas program. We have enjoyed deepening community connections through our spring break camp for Nuiqsut students and by hosting a farmers’ market in the community.

During our annual Community Outreach Day, ConocoPhillips Alaska teams adopt a local organization and spend the day giving back. Previous projects have included assembling rocking chairs for a women's shelter, cleaning up community trails, serving food at a soup kitchen, painting walls at the performing arts center and gardening at a community garden that supports refugee families. 

We support the passions and energy of our employees through volunteer grants, extending the impact of volunteer hours logged by employees and retirees with a charitable grant.   

The ConocoPhillips Alaska Speaker Network is made up of ConocoPhillips Alaska employees who are excited to share insights about the dynamic world of oil and gas and the diverse career pathways within the industry.

The ConocoPhillips Alaska Speaker Network supports the following events:

  • Presentations to classrooms and student groups 
  • Speed networking/mentoring events 
  • Career fairs
  • Mock interviews or job preparation events 
  • Rural AK visits 

To request a speaker, please complete this form at least four weeks prior to the desired event date.

ConocoPhillips Speaker Request Form