Motorola Solutions Foundation - 2027 Summer Internship

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

As the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, the Motorola Solutions Foundation partners with organizations around the world to build safer cities and thriving communities. We focus on giving back through strategic grants, employee volunteerism and other community investment initiatives. Our strategic grants program supports organizations that offer first responder programming and technology and engineering education, and align to our values of accountability, innovation, impact and inclusion. The Foundation is one of the many ways in which the company is innovating for a safer future.

Job Description

NOTE: This will be a hybrid role based out of our Chicago Headquarters with the expectation of 2-3 days/week in office - Housing will not be available, candidate must be local

Overview:

The Motorola Solutions Foundation is one of the many ways in which the company lives out its purpose of helping people be their best in the moments that matter. As a corporate foundation, our giving is intended to further the philanthropic goals of the business, with a focus on programs that support first responders and technology and engineering education, as well as overarching priorities that include support for underrepresented populations within these program types. The Foundation has donated more than $100 million over the last 10 years, most of it through our annual grants program. 

 

The Summer 2027 Foundation Intern will play a critical role in advancing key areas of the Foundation’s work, including:
 

 2027 annual grant cycle

• Assist in reviewing grant applications using Google Suite and the Foundation’s grantmaking database
• Coordinate the Foundation’s employee grant review committees and lead discussions
• Research prospective grant applicants across strategic giving and geographical focuses
• Create reports on the Foundation’s grantmaking activities and impact

Employee volunteerism and engagement

• Help coordinate company-sponsored volunteer events as appropriate, prepare communications for senior leadership regarding the volunteer opportunities and provide on-site event support.
• Compile and analyze employee giving and volunteer data and create reports on the Foundation’s employee volunteer efforts and impact

Storytelling

• Create collateral to showcase Motorola Solutions and the Foundation as corporate social responsibility leaders
• Support the Foundation’s storytelling efforts via social media and blog posts

Human Resources Team Support and Collaboration

• Participate in HR organization intern events and projects as schedule permits

Qualifications:

• Knowledge in Google Sheets and/or Excel
• Candidate must be able to work with Google and Microsoft products
• Demonstrated interest in social impact, non-profit organizations, corporate social responsibility, or communications through coursework, extracurriculars, and/or volunteer efforts is a plus
• Ability to plan and organize work in a fast-paced, demanding and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to perceive and analyze problems, develop alternatives and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to work and collaborate across teams.
• Well organized and detail-oriented with an ability to multitask.
• Has sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally via verbal and written communication.
• Customer-focused mindset with high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion

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Basic Requirements

• Candidate must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a graduation date on or after December 2027
• Candidates must be local to the Chicago area or willing to commute, as regular in-office presence is required for this role.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required; Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Intern

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.