Global Government Affairs Intern

Job Description

Position Summary: Global Government Affairs Intern

The Global Government Affairs (GGA) team at Walmart, with a presence in Bentonville, AR, Washington, DC, London, and New Delhi, is dedicated to strengthening Walmart’s license to operate. GGA aligns with the Walmart business to drive growth, lead change, and manage risk in the global policy arena, while protecting and enhancing Walmart’s reputation.

What You’ll Do:

Walmart is seeking a paid summer intern to provide research, logistical, and strategic support to a dynamic team covering Canada, Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia, as well as trade, human rights, and sustainable supply chains. This is a summer graduate intern position (40 hours per week).

The role offers unique exposure to international policy and government affairs within the Fortune 1 company, along with the opportunity to engage with Walmart leaders and influential external stakeholders. Duties may include:

• Drafting country-specific strategy documents, memos, and reports
• Assisting with advocacy opportunities and logistics for international forums
• Monitoring political risk and opportunities for Walmart to influence international and U.S. positioning on ongoing developments
• Submitting diverse written reporting to Walmart executives
• Contributing research and feedback on white papers
• Carrying out stakeholder mapping in key issue areas
• Contributing to complex and time-sensitive deliverables and programs

Qualifications:

• BA in social science, international relations, or business; master’s candidate preferred
• Relevant globally-oriented work experience in business or international relations for private sector, government, NGOs, trade associations, or similar
• Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively at a fast pace
• Fluency in one or more relevant languages is highly desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AI tools

Compensation and Benefits:

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart.

The hourly wage range for this position is $27.00 – $52.00*

*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Primary Location:

80 M St Se, Washington, DC 20003-3544, 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.