Undergraduate Public Policy Research Associate Intern

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career within Government Relations? Are you motivated and have strong communication skills? If so, you may be the perfect fit for the Analyst, Temp Services – Undergraduate Public Policy Research Associate position at Walmart!

In this position, you will be a temporary associate (internal) working to provide research, logistical, and strategic support for the Walmart Policy Lab and the Global Policy Team. The Walmart Policy Lab is an incubator of ideas at the intersection of the public, private and non-profit sectors aimed at operationalizing Stakeholder Capitalism.  We are looking for one summer temporary associate, from June to August, for a total of 10 weeks, 40 hours/week.

About Walmart: From our humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U.S. and expanded internationally. Through innovation, we are creating a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online, through mobile devices and in stores. We are creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the globe. Walmart operates approximately 11,400 stores under 55 banners in 26 countries and eCommerce websites. We employ over 2.2 million associates around the world — nearly 1.5 million in the U.S. alone.

About Global Public Policy: The Global Public Policy (GPP) team at Walmart, based in Bentonville, AR, and Washington, DC, is responsible for identifying risks and opportunities in the public policy space with the goals of maintaining and expanding the company’s license to operate; creating opportunity for our 2.2 million associates; serving millions of customers across the globe; building shared value in the communities we serve; and protecting and enhancing Walmart’s reputation.

Location: This position will be fully onsite in Washington, D.C.

You’ll make an impact by…

• Engaging in public policy research with internal and external partners
• Securing advocacy opportunities and logistics for engagements
• Submitting diverse written reporting to Walmart executives
• Carrying out stakeholder mappings in key issue areas
• Contributing to complex and time-sensitive deliverables and programs
• Managing stakeholder engagement and outreach

You’ll sweep us off our feet if…

• You have relevant globally oriented work experience in business or international relations for private sector, government, NGOs, trade associations, or similar
• You have experience cultivating and managing stakeholder relationships with trust and integrity
• You have excellent research and communication skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Qualifications

BA/BS candidate in social science, government, international relations, or business

Additional Information

Live our Values: We are looking for candidates committed to Walmart values and culture, including:

• Walmart Culture Champion: Holds oneself accountable; and supports Walmart’s commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Servant Leadership:  Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
• Embrace Change: Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
• Customer Focus: Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omni merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
• Strategic Thinking: Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Embraces diversity in all its forms and actively supports diversity of ideas and perspectives, as well as diversity goal programs.
• Collaboration & Influence:  Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with
  impact to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.
• Talent Management: Contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

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.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and join a team of talented and motivated professionals, apply now!