Walmart

(USA) Senior Manager, Public and Community Affairs

Walmart • $90K — $180K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Exceptional communication skills (written, oral, visual, social media)
  • Experience in training, teaching, or leading groups of varying sizes
  • Lifelong learner with a growth mindset
  • Self-starter, thriving independently and in teams
  • Valid driver's license and willing to travel 60-75% of the time, including overnight stays

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute community engagement strategies to strengthen local relationships
  • Lead and conduct trainings for Community Champions to equip associates for effective community engagement
  • Oversee and recommend local budget investments aligned with corporate strategy
  • Localize and amplify national initiatives focused on health, wellness, and sustainability
  • Advise company leaders on community opportunities for coordinated engagement
  • Model Walmart's values and drive meaningful community impact

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, dental)
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off benefits including parental leave and bereavement
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Company discounts and reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses
  • Walmart-paid education benefits covering tuition and fees for associates
Full Job Description
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.

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

About Walmart

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Learn more about Walmart
Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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