Motorola Solutions Foundation - 2027 Summer Internship

Motorola Solutions • Chicago, IL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Foundation Intern will support the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, in advancing its grantmaking, employee volunteerism and engagement, and storytelling work. The role is hybrid and based at the company’s Chicago Headquarters, with an expectation of working in the office 2–3 days per week. Candidates must be local or willing to commute; housing is not available.

For the 2027 annual grant cycle, the intern will help review grant applications using Google Suite and the Foundation’s grantmaking database, coordinate employee grant review committees and lead discussions, research prospective grant applicants, and prepare reports on grantmaking activities and impact.

For employee volunteerism and engagement, the intern will help coordinate company-sponsored volunteer events, prepare communications for senior leadership about volunteer opportunities, provide on-site event support, and compile and analyze employee giving and volunteer data to report on the Foundation’s efforts and impact. The intern will also create collateral and support storytelling through social media and blog posts, and participate in HR organization intern events and projects as schedule permits.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, with a graduation date on or after December 2027.
• Knowledge of Google Sheets and/or Excel.
• Ability to work with Google and Microsoft products.
• 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 the ability to multitask.
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing.
• Customer-focused mindset and a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Must be local to the Chicago area or willing to commute for regular in-office work.
• Legal authorization to work indefinitely in the U.S.; employer work permit sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest in social impact, nonprofit organizations, corporate social responsibility, or communications through coursework, extracurricular activities, and/or volunteer efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing grant applications using Google Suite and the Foundation’s grantmaking database.
• Coordinate 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.
• Help coordinate company-sponsored volunteer events.
• Prepare communications for senior leadership regarding volunteer opportunities.
• Provide on-site support for volunteer events.
• Compile and analyze employee giving and volunteer data and create reports on the Foundation’s employee volunteer efforts and impact.
• Create collateral that showcases Motorola Solutions and the Foundation as corporate social responsibility leaders.
• Support the Foundation’s storytelling efforts through social media and blog posts.
• Participate in HR organization intern events and projects as schedule permits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern