Senior Manager, Public and Community Affairs

Walmart

. Develop and execute community engagement strategies .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community engagement strategies, stakeholder engagement, and corporate social responsibility. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential for building relationships and advising leaders on community opportunities.

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Community Engagement StrategiesStakeholder EngagementPublic Affairs ExperienceTraining and Teaching ExperienceGovernment Relations

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Hard Skills

Bachelor’s DegreePublic RelationsCorporate Social ResponsibilityCommunity RelationsEvent SupportLocal Giving BudgetsVolunteerism OpportunitiesMedia Relations

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsLifelong Learning MindsetAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Community ImpactLocal SourcingHealth and WellnessSustainabilityCorporate Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute community engagement strategies
Lead and conduct Community Champions trainings for store and club associates
Provide tools, resources, guidance, and event support
Oversee local giving budgets and recommend investments aligned with business priorities and corporate strategy
Localize and amplify national initiatives involving belonging, health and wellness, opportunity, sustainability, and local sourcing
Advise leaders on community opportunities
Collaborate across functions to coordinate engagement and communications
Build relationships with community leaders
Identify volunteerism and community-impact opportunities
Strengthen Walmart’s local relationships, reputation, and community engagement across US markets
Model Walmart’s values, ethics, integrity, and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 those areas
Strong written, oral, visual, and social media communication skills
Previous experience training, teaching, or leading small or large groups
Lifelong learning mindset
Ability to work independently and on a team
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel domestically 60–75% of the time, including consecutive overnight stays
Government Relations, Lobbying, and Media Relations are preferred qualifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefits
Fully paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible education programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs
Stock compensation may apply to certain positions