Motorola Solutions · 2 months ago
Program Specialist, Employee Programs & Communications
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expMotorola Solutions is a global community dedicated to enhancing safety through technology. The Program Specialist, Employee Programs & Communications, plays a key role in managing the Foundation's storytelling and branding initiatives while executing employee engagement programs.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
3+ years of corporate work experience in one of the following areas: communications, brand, philanthropy, program management
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
Benefits
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!
Company
Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions creates mission-critical communication solutions and services for public safety and commercial customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Silver Lake
2023-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2011-01-04IPO
Leadership Team
Mahesh Saptharishi
Executive Vice President and CTO
Jack Molloy
EVP and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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