Program Specialist, Employee Programs

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewAs 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

The Program Specialist, Employee Programs & Communications is a dynamic, communications and program management-focused role responsible for elevating the human impact of the Motorola Solutions Foundation's global philanthropy.

This individual serves as the Foundation's resident storyteller and brand expert, working cross-functionally to identify, quantify, and translate grantmaking and employee volunteer efforts into compelling narratives across internal and external corporate channels.

The role's second major focus is the execution of key employee-facing programs. This includes leading the annual Volunteer Month campaign, the CEO Award for Volunteerism, Giving Tuesday campaign, and acting as a primary liaison to the Employee Engagement Committees. Furthermore, this role manages the strategic execution of the Motorola Matches program (matching gifts and volunteer grants).

Drive Foundation's storytelling initiatives 

Proactively identify, quantify and elevate the human impact of the Foundation's grantmaking and employee engagement. Serve as the resident storyteller, translating grant impact and volunteer efforts into compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.

• Curate the Foundation's storytelling calendar, ensuring a consistent and strategic pipeline of human-impact stories sourced from grant funding and employee volunteerism.

• Act as the primary liaison with internal communications and social media teams to pitch content for corporate channels.

• Collaborate with grant partners and employee volunteers to generate content, maintaining a steady, consistent "drumbeat" of compelling, authentic impact stories, both internally and externally.

• Consistently and creatively share Foundation stories and impact data on internal channels to drive employee awareness and pride.

• Craft speaking notes for company's senior leadership and Foundation's Executive Director for grant partner and philanthropic speaking engagements.

Drive Foundation's branding and marketing initiatives 

Manage the Foundation's brand presence and marketing collateral in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Manage the Foundation's overall presence on internal and external webpages.

• Lead the content development, writing, and design coordination for the Foundation's key marketing materials, such as annual brochures, informational one-pagers, and program guides.

• Ensure all internal and external communications and materials adhere to the Foundation's and Motorola Solutions' brand guidelines and messaging standards.

Administer the Foundation's Motorola Matches program 

Own the strategic development and execution of the Foundation's Motorola Matches program. 

• Lead and execute the Motorola Matches program for matching gifts and volunteer grants including: budget management, review of grants against policy guidelines and payment processing.

• Oversee statistical reporting for the Motorola Matches program (e.g., participation rates, total matched dollars, key trends) to inform program strategy and measure annual impact.

• Develop strategy and executive Motorola Solutions' employee-wide annual Giving Tuesday campaign, utilizing the Foundation's giving platform. 

Support the Foundation's global employee engagement initiatives

• Serve as the primary liaison and support resource for Employee Engagement Committees by helping to identify partner organizations and projects, providing planning support as needed.

• Strategize and execute the Foundation's annual Volunteer Month campaign by: 

  • Identifying relevant internal partners and external project opportunities

  • Developing campaign promotion and communications

  • Coordinating sponsorship budgets and reporting needs

• Administer the Annual CEO Award for Volunteerism by promoting the award, soliciting nominations, leading the employee review committee, securing approvals from the CEOs office, coordinating communications and recognition efforts. 

• Support the Volunteer Program Coordinator in executing signature volunteer projects (i.e. Global Months of Service, Galvin Masters Day of Service) and drive employee volunteerism by helping identify, connect and execute volunteer activities.

Specific Knowledge/Skills: 

• Exceptional storytelling and writing skills: Proven ability to create compelling narratives, pitch content to various channels, and craft executive-level communications.

• 3-5+ years experience in a global corporate environment; corporate philanthropy experience highly preferred.

• Understanding of brand guidelines and messaging standards to ensure consistency across all internal collateral.

• Proficient in data analytics, with demonstrated ability to draw insights from and develop recommendations based on data.

• Direct experience or a strong understanding of corporate philanthropy and/or non-profit development.

• Highly effective interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships and influence outcomes with senior leadership, grant partners, and internal corporate teams.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Target Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• 3+ years of corporate work experience in one of the following areas: communications, brand, philanthropy, program management

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more

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.

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