The Walton Family Foundation is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the foundation as a Communications Officer.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong. We do this by creating:
a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement
About the Position
Specific duties include the following:
Manage relationships with program officers to ensure all communications efforts help them reach their programmatic goals
Build relationships with key audience groups, including grantees, influencers and reporters, to help advance the foundation’s work
Help design earned, owned, and paid communications strategies to help reach programmatic goals
Generate content for earned, owned, and paid media.
Help manage internal calendars to ensure communications efforts complement all program areas and the broader foundation communications strategy
Manage grants to increase awareness of and support for K-12 education grantees and the foundation broadly
Who we are looking for
Responsibilities
Builder of effective relationships and networks to achieve results
Excellent writing skills, with keen ability to distill complicated ideas into clear, understandable messages
Clear understanding of how to set and implement strategy
Ability to manage projects from conception to execution
Ability to influence without authority
Insight to know which stakeholders to incorporate into different projects at different times
Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders while moving projects forward
A problem-solver who is outcome-oriented
Expert at juggling multiple tasks and priorities based on the impact on overall goals
Creative and can produce great content without having to outsource
Constantly iterating to achieve improved outcomes
An ambassador with the ability to give and receive feedback graciously
Superior communicator who treats everyone with respect
Intellectual agility and the ability to analyze, think critically and understand emerging issues that are directly relevant to quality-of-life initiatives
Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity
Effective team member who is also able to act independently and deliver with limited guidance
Willingness to make a passionate commitment to the goals of the Walton Family Foundation
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Qualifications required for your success
At least five years of communications work experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills, media relations skills a bonus
Additional Helpful Experience Includes
Experience working on government, political campaigns, or communications agencies
Personal attributes that support your success
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand
All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.
Compensation Range : $102,000 - $127,000
Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan and paid time off.
*This information is provided to comply with Colorado Law
About the Walton Family Foundation
The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation. Three generations of the descendants of our founders, Sam and Helen Walton, and their spouses, work together to lead the foundation and create access to opportunity for people and communities. We work in three areas: improving K-12 education, protecting rivers and oceans and the communities they support, and investing in our home region of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta. To learn more, visit waltonfamilyfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Walton Family Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Additional Information
Location: Bentonville, AR; Washington, D.C.; Denver, CO; Jersey City, NJ, or remote considered
Basic Qualifications
At least five years of communications work experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills, media relations skills a bonus