Program Specialist, Employee Programs & Communications

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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 Foundations global philanthropy.

This individual serves as the Foundations 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 roles 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 Foundations storytelling initiatives

Proactively identify quantify and elevate the human impact of the Foundations 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 Foundations 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 companys senior leadership and Foundations Executive Director for grant partner and philanthropic speaking engagements.

Drive Foundations branding and marketing initiatives

Manage the Foundations brand presence and marketing collateral in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Manage the Foundations overall presence on internal and external webpages.

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

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

Administer the Foundations Motorola Matches program

Own the strategic development and execution of the Foundations 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 Foundations giving platform.

Support the Foundations 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 Foundations 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: $75000 - $120000 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 Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our :

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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