Advocacy Manager, WEC - Policy & Portfolio Lead (Remote)

WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 194,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walton Enterprises seeks a Manager, WEC Advocacy to support the Walton Education Coalition's state and national portfolios. You will conduct research, support diligence, contribute to investment summaries, and manage partner relationships to advance strategic priorities and measurable results.

The role collaborates with State and National Portfolio Leads and internal stakeholders, ensuring disciplined investment decisions and timely execution across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline preferred.
• Five or more years of relevant professional experience in education policy, advocacy, philanthropy, government affairs, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Experience working with grants, nonprofit organizations, advocacy campaigns, public policy, or political organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support State and National Portfolio Leads in executing WEC's portfolio strategies and annual priorities.
• Conduct research and analysis on policy, politics, organizations, leadership, and implementation to assess opportunities.
• Maintain portfolio records, investment information, partner materials, dashboards, and tracking systems.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Policy synthesis

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Walton Enterprises seeks a Manager, WEC Advocacy to support the Walton Education Coalition's state and national portfolios. You will conduct research, support diligence, contribute to investment summaries, and manage partner relationships to advance strategic priorities and measurable results.

The role collaborates with State and National Portfolio Leads and internal stakeholders, ensuring disciplined investment decisions and timely execution across initiatives.