Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations is responsible for the day to day lobbying of state and local elected officials in Florida. You will:

• Work cross functionally with our Operations team, Real Estate team and internal partners to serve customer needs and support business goals;
• Manage day-to-day engagement with public affairs consultants, trade associations and key stakeholders;
• Direct and execute political giving, community and reputational strategies for the company; and
• Communicate Walmart’s priorities with external stake holders; and communicate recommendations, strategies, and progress with internal senior leaders.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Advancing the company's position at industry and legislative events, conferences, public forums, committee hearings, and panels; preparing statements and testimony; presenting at issue panels and national conferences; testifying at local and state legislative hearings; and discussing emerging issues or pending legislation with external stakeholders.
• Collaborating with leadership to develop messaging and implementing multi-channel media strategies to drive and enhance the company’s reputation.
• Working across the enterprise to solve business critical challenges.
• Timely and effective communications with key internal stakeholders.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if…

• You have 5-10 years’ experience in public affairs
• You have teamwork mentality and strong communication skills with the ability to influence
• You use objective financial and business analyses to evaluate the returns and risks of business choices resulting in making sound judgements
• You foster and promote a customer member focused environment

Travel - Safely operates a motor vehicle. Traveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. Travels domestically requiring consecutive overnight stays.

Location: The successful candidate will ideally be located in the Tallahassee area.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

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

The Walmart Global Communications team is focused on both traditional and new ways to reach audiences internally and externally and shape the reputation of the brand. Team members work cross-functionally with every aspect of Walmart business, connecting with associates across the globe. The work goes beyond retail. Our team has the ability to influence and impact communities across the U.S. in areas ranging from healthcare to sustainability to inclusion and diversity. We are a nimble group that comes from a vast background, yet are guided by the same north star: to work quickly, cost effectively and with vast foresight. Together, we innovate and are a force for positive change.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or related field and 5 years’ experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field OR 7 years’ experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Government Relations, Lobbying, Media Relations

Primary Location...

4400 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304-1029, United States of America