Grad Intern - Public Policy Research Associate

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Position Summary...What you'll do...About (COMPANY NAME): From our humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., (COMPANY NAME) 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. (COMPANY NAME) 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 (COMPANY NAME), 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 (COMPANY NAME)'s reputation.Position Description: (COMPANY NAME) is seeking paid, fix term, temporary associates (interns) to provide research, logistical, and strategic support for (COMPANY NAME)✻PolicyLab and the Global Policy Team. The (COMPANY NAME)✻PolicyLab 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 two summer temporary associate, from June to August, for a total of 10 weeks, 40 hours/week.Live our Values: We are looking for candidates committed to (COMPANY NAME) values and culture, including: (COMPANY NAME) Culture Champion: Holds oneself accountable; and supports (COMPANY NAME)'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 omnimerchant 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 withimpact 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. Duties may include: Engaging in public policy research with internal and external partners Securing advocacy opportunities and logistics for engagements Submitting diverse written reporting to (COMPANY NAME) executives Carrying out stakeholder mappings in key issue areas Contributing to complex and time-sensitive deliverables and programs Managing stakeholder engagement and outreach Minimum Qualifications: BA in social science, government, international relations, or business Excellent research skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent Communicating skills Preferred Qualifications. MA in public policy or international affairs candidate preferred Relevant globally oriented work experience in business or international relations for private sector, government, NGOs, trade associations, or similar Experience cultivating and managing stakeholder relationships with trust and integrity At (COMPANY NAME), 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.(COMPANY NAME).com/notices.‎ ‎ Live Better U is a (COMPANY NAME)-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in (COMPANY NAME) 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 (COMPANY NAME).‎ 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.(COMPANY NAME).‎ WASHINGTON, District of Columbia US-09767:The annual salary range for this position for a 12 month period is $59,000.00-$104,000.00*‎ Bentonville, Arkansas US-30095:The annual salary range for this position for a 12 month period is $45,000.00-$80,000.00*‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ *The duration of the internship is generally 11 weeks but can vary based on College/University guidelines.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Primary Location...80 M Street, SE, Suite 700, WASHINGTON, DC 20003, United States of America