(USA) Senior Manager, Community - Corporate Affairs

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Senior Manager, Community Relations is an organized, detail driven individual with an interest in local community engagement, eager to join a highly respected team of experienced professionals serving one of the largest companies in the world.

Walmart’s Community Relations team is responsible for driving local engagement with stores, customers and community leaders with the goal of elevating our brand reputation and increasing meaningful connections that will continue to provide added value to the business.

The Senior Manager will see up close how the CR team conducts in-store activations that empower stores and clubs to increase and enhance community relationships through training; toolkits; newsletters; and event support.  Additionally, the Senior Manager will have the opportunity to engage internal business units to drive community driven alignment; conduct regular training of Community Champions in urban, suburban and rural markets that empowers store associates to engage locally through a structured decision-making framework with resources and inspiration; cultivate relationships with local government officials and community leaders; identify local store opportunities for volunteerism and random acts of kindness; support social media training and outreach; and foster self-sufficiency on our overall approach to community engagement.

Come to this role with an interest in local community engagement and a desire to grow within a dynamic team. Expect to operate autonomously and collaboratively. Commit to thinking practically and creatively. Be willing to act with urgency and demonstrate sound judgement. Be mindful of details and keep an eye on the big picture. Join CR and get ready tackle something new every day.

You’ll make an immediate impact by:

• Supporting Community Relations projects directly tied to team priorities and initiatives; tracking timelines and deliverables; and preparing, reviewing, and/or editing project materials
• Outreaching and training of associates to strengthen community engagement skills.
• Conducting research on community events and developing ideas for stores to execute to drive community trust and loyalty
• Organizing team outreach; developing community-focused communications; build and manage a network of key community relationships; performing similar tasks in coordination with peers on other teams for larger, cross-functional projects; and securing alignment between principal participants
• Identifying, anticipating and developing training and educational tools that will be made available to all Walmart markets (i.e., monthly playbooks, training materials, monthly briefs, report templates)
• Maintain annual and monthly budgets, as needed
• Modeling compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity; incorporating these concepts into the development and implementation of your everyday engagement with your team members and internal partners; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

• You’re a great all-around communicator (written, oral, visual, social)
• You have previous community engagement-related experience
• You have previous project management skills.
• You have a lifelong learning mindset
• Reliable self-starter who is equally productive when working independently or on a team.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. 

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Graphic Design, Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, or related field and 4 years' experience in corporate communication, public relations, journalism, executive communication, technical writing, graphic design, or related field OR 6 years' experience in corporate communication, public relations, journalism, executive communication, technical writing, graphic design, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

702 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of America