(usa) senior manager, public and community affairs

Position Summary...

This position is based in Ohio, Northern Indiana, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia near a major airport to support frequent travel. The Senior Manager, Community Relations strengthens Walmart’s relationships and reputation through local community engagement.

A key focus is leading the Community Champions program and conducting regular trainings that equip store and club associates to engage thoughtfully and effectively. The role provides tools, guidance, and event support; builds relationships with community leaders; and identifies opportunities for volunteerism and community impact. Success requires strong judgment, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across strategy, training, and execution.

The Community Relations team helps strengthen Walmart’s connection to the communities we serve. We work closely with store and business leaders and community partners to bring Walmart’s purpose to life through strategic partnerships, local engagement, and community investments. Our team supports US markets, with a focus on building trust, strengthening reputation, and creating meaningful impact. We are a highly collaborative, field-oriented team that values strong relationships, strategy, creativity, and disciplined execution. Team members have the opportunity to work across functions, engage with leaders at all levels, and help shape programs that make a difference for our customers, associates, and communities.

What you'll do...

A key focus is leading the Community Champions program and conducting regular trainings that equip store and club associates to engage thoughtfully and effectively. The role provides tools, guidance, and event support; builds relationships with community leaders; and identifies opportunities for volunteerism and community impact. Success requires strong judgment, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across strategy, training, and execution.

The Community Relations team helps strengthen Walmart’s connection to the communities we serve. We work closely with store and business leaders and community partners to bring Walmart’s purpose to life through strategic partnerships, local engagement, and community investments. Our team supports US markets, with a focus on building trust, strengthening reputation, and creating meaningful impact. We are a highly collaborative, field-oriented team that values strong relationships, strategy, creativity, and disciplined execution. Team members have the opportunity to work across functions, engage with leaders at all levels, and help shape programs that make a difference for our customers, associates, and communities.

This position is remote, based in one of the following markets: Ohio, Northern Indiana, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia near a major airport to support frequent travel.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute community engagement strategies that strengthen local relationships and enhance Walmart’s reputation.
• Lead and conduct Community Champions trainings, equipping store and club associates with tools, resources, and guidance to engage thoughtfully in their communities.
• Oversee local giving budgets and recommend investments aligned with business priorities and corporate strategy.
• Localize and amplify national initiatives, including belonging, health and wellness, opportunity, sustainability, and local sourcing.
• Advise leaders on community opportunities and collaborate across functions to ensure coordinated engagement and communications.
• Model Walmart’s values, ethics, integrity, and compliance while fostering collaboration, accountability, and meaningful community impact.

What you'll bring:

• You’re a great all-around communicator (written, oral, visual, social media)
• You have previous experience training, teaching or leading small / large groups.
• You have a lifelong learning mindset
• You’re a self-starter who is productive when working independently or on a team
• A valid driver’s license with the ability to travel domestically 60–75% of the time, including consecutive overnight stays

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, or related area and 5 years’ experience in public affairs, community relations, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in public affairs, community relations, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Government Relations, Lobbying, Media Relations

Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.