Graduate Public Policy Research Associate
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Job Description
About Walmart’s Global Public Policy Team
The Global Public Policy (GPP) team at Walmart operates from both Bentonville, AR, and Washington, DC. Its primary mission is to identify and address risks and opportunities within the public policy landscape. This strategic focus aims to achieve several key objectives: maintaining and expanding the company’s “license to operate,” fostering opportunities for its 2.2 million associates, effectively serving millions of customers globally, building shared value within the communities it serves, and protecting and enhancing Walmart’s overall reputation.
Walmart emphasizes “Belonging,” with a vision of “everyone included.” The company strives to foster a workplace culture where all individuals feel included, recognizing that this approach benefits everyone. With approximately 90% of the U.S. population living within 10 miles of a Walmart or Sam’s Club, and operations in 18 other countries, the company’s associates and customers reflect diverse populations. By creating a welcoming environment where all people feel they belong, Walmart aims to engage associates, strengthen its business, improve customer service, and support the communities where it operates. The goal is to cultivate a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, underpinned by respect for the individual.
Walmart offers competitive pay and other benefits designed to support associates’ well-being. The specific benefits and eligibility details are available on One.Walmart.
Job Description: Graduate Public Policy Research Associate
This is a temporary position as a Graduate Public Policy Research Associate, working with Walmart’s Global Public Policy Team and the PolicyLab.
Position Summary:
As a Graduate Public Policy Research Associate, you will be a temporary associate providing essential research, logistical, and strategic support to the Walmart Policy Lab and the Global Policy Team. The Walmart PolicyLab functions as an incubator for innovative ideas at the intersection of the public, private, and non-profit sectors, specifically aimed at operationalizing Stakeholder Capitalism.
This is a summer temporary associate role, with 3 positions available. The engagement runs for 10 weeks, from June to August, requiring 40 hours per week.
Location:
This position is fully onsite in Washington, D.C. (80 M St, Se, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20003-3544, United States of America).
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
• Secure advocacy opportunities and manage logistics for various engagements.
• Prepare and submit written reports to Walmart executives.
• Conduct detailed stakeholder mappings in critical issue areas.
• Contribute significantly to complex and time-sensitive deliverables and programs.
• Manage and execute stakeholder engagement and outreach initiatives.
What You’ll Bring (Qualifications):
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
• You are a candidate for a Master’s degree in Public Policy or International Affairs.
• You possess relevant globally oriented work experience in business or international relations, gained from the private sector, government, NGOs, trade associations, or similar organizations.
• You have demonstrated experience in cultivating and managing stakeholder relationships with trust and integrity.
• You possess excellent research and communication skills.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A BA/BS degree in a social science, government, international relations, or business.
Preferred Qualifications:
• None explicitly listed beyond what is outlined in “What you’ll bring.”
Compensation:
The hourly wage range for this position is $25.00 – $46.00. The actual hourly rate will meet or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
