Walmart 2025 Summer Graduate Intern: Global Responsibility

Who can apply?

• Must be actively enrolled in a graduate degree program with an expected graduation date between December 2025-August 2026. 

Interning at Walmart

Held over an 11-week period during the summer of 2025 for graduate level students graduating between December 2025 and August 2026. The paid internship will prepare associates for a career with Global Corporate Responsibility. Work on a meaningful project, network with industry experts, and develop your skills while having an inspiring summer!

About the Global Responsibility Internship

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduate level summer intern to join our dynamic Global Responsibility team at THE Fortune 1 Company, Walmart. In this role, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of global corporate responsibility, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to the success of our organization that supports more than 2.1 million associates and countless communities worldwide. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills, expand your professional network, and make a lasting impact on our company's mission and values.

We are looking for bold, innovative, and passionate interns with leadership potential, who are not only interested in participating in the internship experience but also considering a full-time position in our company.

During the 11-week internship, participants will:

• Have an opportunity to benefit from leadership development, professional mentorship, and technical training in one or more functional areas including Sustainability, Philanthropy, Environmental, and Social & Governance (ESG).
• Be exposed to the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of our Global Responsibility function as well as our larger Walmart/Sam’s Club business strategy and operations.
• Learn about numerous sustainability, ESG, and Philanthropic initiatives and the various roles within Global Responsibility.
• Work alongside various internal teams (sustainability, philanthropy, ESG) to coordinate initiatives and ensure consistent communication around global responsibility efforts. 
• Take initiative, remain bold in their ideas and actively participate in all discussions.
• Conduct internal and external research, benchmarking, and data analysis as appropriate.
• Partner with other associates across teams/functions to identify solutions and present recommendations.
• Build their network of Global Responsibility professionals across the enterprise and receive direct exposure to several Global Responsibility leaders, including the Chief Sustainability Officer, President of the Walmart Foundation, and VPs of various business segments, and exclusive exposure to the Global Responsibility Leadership Team.
• Receive support and guidance from a host of individuals including mentors and a dedicated Program Manager who will host cohort-specific professional and social events and learning opportunities for the Global Responsibility intern.
• Create life-long relationships with other interns through company-wide events sponsored by the Corporate Intern Program. i.e. Community Volunteering, Distribution Center Tours, Store Tours, Community Events, and our annual softball game against the executives. These activities allow you to learn more about Walmart and socialize with interns from across the company.

During the 11-week internship, participants projects might include:

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration 

• Working alongside various internal teams (sustainability, philanthropy, ESG) to coordinate initiatives and ensure consistent communication around global responsibility efforts. 
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders and contribute to internal discussions on shaping Walmart’s future global responsibility strategies and current programmatic outcomes.

Data Analysis and Impact Reporting: 

• Analyzing programmatic reports from grant investments to identify trends, measuring the effectiveness of grant-making, and assess long-term social impact. 
• Conducting desk research on how needs in different fields may be evolving. 
• Synthesizing insights and produce reports that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic philanthropy programs. 
• Supporting the development of dashboards and data visualizations to track and communicate the impact of philanthropic investments to internal stakeholders
• Assist the strategic philanthropy team in refining the grant-making process by identifying gaps in data collection, reporting, and evaluation methods. 
• Propose recommendations for improving program monitoring, evaluation frameworks, and impact reporting mechanisms.

Sustainability Research and Support:

• Assisting the sustainability team in analyzing data related to Walmart's waste management practices, including waste reduction and recycling efforts. 
• Conducting research and data analysis to help quantify Walmart’s progress in broader sustainability efforts footprint, through waste management, supply chain sustainability, and renewable energy initiatives. 
• Work with cross-functional teams to explore innovative sustainability practices and assess their potential impact on Walmart’s overall sustainability goals

ESG Strategy and Metrics Support:

• Collaborating with the ESG team to gather, analyze, and interpret data relevant to Walmart’s environmental, social, and governance initiatives. 
• Conducting benchmarking on key ESG metrics that will help the ESG team prioritize issue strategies for the following year.
• Assist in developing training materials on Walmart’s ESG approach for internal subject matters experts.

Special Projects and Research:

• Leading a specific project focused on either sustainability, ESG, or philanthropy, based on team needs.
• Conducting in-depth research on emerging trends in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, or philanthropy that could inform Walmart’s future strategy. 
• Present the outcomes of the project to leadership at the end of the internship, showcasing the impact of the work completed.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if: 

• You are a proactive problem solver who takes initiative and actively seeks out ways to improve processes or tackle complex challenges, especially in areas like sustainability or social impact.
• You are an analytical thinker who pays attention to detail and can dive deep into data to uncover insights, while being meticulous about accuracy in reports and analyses.
• You are curious and committed to continuous learning with a strong desire to understand the “why” behind things, always asking thoughtful questions, and staying updated on emerging trends in ESG, corporate responsibility, and/or social impact.
• You are a collaborator and adaptable team player who thrives in cross-functional environments, is able to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, and is flexible when priorities shift.
• You are a strong communicator who can clearly and effectively articulate complex information, whether through writing or presentations, to various audiences, including senior leadership.
• You are passionate about the role of global players like Walmart shaping how business can positively impact people and the planet while building business value,
• You possess emergent expertise in analytics and data analysis with an ability to translate insights into clear recommendations and work products.
• You're enthusiastic about tackling complex issues related to sustainability and social and community impact related challenges and using data-driven insights to develop solutions that benefit both the planet, our associates, our business, and the communities we support.

Building Your Career at Walmart

This early career program ensures we have the right people, in the right roles, with the right capabilities to create business value and serve communities around the world. If this purpose excites you, then this is your opportunity to bring your passion and drive into the workplace as a 2025 Walmart Global Responsibility Intern!

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be actively enrolled in a Graduate degree program.
• Expected graduation date between December 2025-August 2026. 
• 0-2 years of full-time relevant experience.
• Preferred: 1-2 year(s) of previous experience working in business, sustainability, public policy, or social impact in either a full-time or part-time capacity or has held previous internship(s).
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Walmart’s Home Office Hub (Bentonville, AR) after graduation.

Preferred Majors: 

• Environmental Management 
• Public Administration 
• Sustainability Management
• Public Policy
• Environmental Science and Management
• Data Science
• Philanthropic Studies
• Or other related programs

Office Environment: 

Corporate, in-person internship

Job Location

We have opportunities available in the below locations for this role.

• Bentonville, AR

Walmart and Sam’s Club does offer housing and relocation benefits to students that meet qualifications.

A successful candidate will not require sponsorship from Walmart for authorization to work now or in the future.

Live our Values at Walmart 

Culture Champion

• Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others 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

• Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Embrace Change - Curiosity & Courage

• Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

Digital Transformation & Change

• Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

Deliver for the Customer - Customer Focus

• Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.

Strategic Thinking

• Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy.

Focus on our Associates - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.

Collaboration & Influence

• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Talent Management

• Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00-$40.00*

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*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.