Summer Internship Program

Job Description

About Blue Bird

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is a recognized technology leader and innovator in the school bus industry, with a history dating back to its founding in 1927. The company’s dedicated team designs, engineers, and manufactures school buses with a primary focus on safety, reliability, and durability. Blue Bird emphasizes its critical role in transporting 25 million children daily, positioning its buses as the most trusted mode of student transportation.

Blue Bird is a proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses, having sold over 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric-powered vehicles. The company is actively transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information about Blue Bird’s product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

Blue Bird’s Summer Internship Program

Blue Bird is seeking high-performing talent to join its Summer Internship Program. This program is designed for individuals who share a passion for purpose, innovation, and creating real-world impact. The experience aims to build a sustainable pipeline of entry-level talent, and based on performance, interns may be considered for Blue Bird’s early career rotational pathway, known as the Future Drivers Leadership Program (FDLP).

Internship Structure and Deliverables:

• Interns will complete meaningful functional work within their assigned department.
• Each intern will undertake a special project that delivers measurable value to the business.
• The internship concludes with a final project presentation to the leadership team.
• Performance and demonstrated readiness will be key factors for any post-internship employment consideration.

Potential Internship Placements (based on business need):

• Human Resources:
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Communications
  • HRIS
  • Talent Management
  • Total Rewards
• Operations:
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality
  • Supply Chain
  • Purchasing
  • Planning
  • Project Management
• Commercial:
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Parts & Services
• Engineering:
  • Design
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial
• Information Technology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Interns

While specific responsibilities will vary by function, all interns can expect to:

• Complete assigned work that supports departmental goals within a fast-paced, purpose-driven manufacturing and business environment.
• Support process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency by utilizing data, observation, and collaboration.
• Participate in a core functional assignment and a special project designed to deliver measurable value to the business.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to peers, mentors, and leaders through written, verbal, and presentation formats.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset by asking insightful questions, learning quickly, and adapting to feedback.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and safe work practices, particularly when working in plant, production, or operational environments.
• Showcase learnings obtained during the internship program by presenting the outcomes of key projects to members of the Leadership Team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success

• Ability to gather information, utilize data, and think critically to support recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to plan work, manage time effectively, follow through on tasks, and deliver results by deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and work effectively across diverse teams.
• Curiosity, an improvement-minded approach, and a willingness to explore better ways to work, solve problems, and serve customers.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) for the defined internship period.

Basic Education and Experience Required

• Current Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree aligned to one of the functional areas listed above.
• Must be at least 18 years of age prior to the start of the internship assignment.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Note: The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The company strives to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.