Motorola Solutions Foundation - 2027 Summer Internship

Motorola Solutions • Chicago, IL

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Motorola Solutions Foundation Summer 2027 Intern will support the Foundation’s grantmaking, employee volunteerism and engagement, storytelling, and collaboration with the Human Resources team. The Foundation advances philanthropic programs that support first responders, technology and engineering education, and underrepresented populations within those areas.

The intern will assist with the 2027 annual grant cycle by reviewing applications, coordinating employee grant review committees, researching prospective applicants, and preparing reports on grantmaking activities and impact. The role will also help coordinate company-sponsored volunteer events, prepare communications for senior leadership, and analyze employee giving and volunteer data. Additional work includes creating communications and collateral to highlight the company’s and Foundation’s social responsibility efforts, supporting social media and blog storytelling, and participating in HR intern events and projects as schedule permits.

This is a hybrid position based at Motorola Solutions’ Chicago headquarters, with an expectation of working in the office two to three days per week. Candidates must be local to the Chicago area or willing to commute; housing and relocation are not available. No travel is required.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, with a graduation date on or after December 2027.
• Knowledge of Google Sheets and/or Excel and ability to work with Google and Microsoft products.
• Must be local to the Chicago area or willing to commute for regular in-office work.
• Must have legal authorization to work indefinitely in the United States; employer work permit sponsorship is unavailable.
• Able to plan and organize work in a fast-paced, demanding, rapidly changing environment.
• Able to perceive and analyze problems, develop alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Able to work and collaborate across teams.
• Well organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.

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 about volunteer opportunities, and provide on-site event support.
• Compile and analyze employee giving and volunteer data and create reports on employee volunteer efforts and impact.
• Create collateral showcasing 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern