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Blue Bird Careers • Fort Valley, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bird is hiring for its Summer Internship Program, which is intended to develop entry-level talent and may lead to consideration for the Future Leadership Development Program (FLDP). Interns complete meaningful functional work and a special project, then present project outcomes to company leadership. Placements depend on business needs and may be in Human Resources, Operations, Commercial, Engineering, or Information Technology. Responsibilities vary by function. The role is based in a purpose-driven manufacturing and business environment, and interns supporting plant or operational settings are expected to follow safe work practices.

Requirements

• Be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate-level student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree aligned to one of the listed functional areas.
• Be at least 18 years old before the internship assignment begins.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be authorized to work in the United States, and provide proof of employment eligibility at hire.
• Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the defined internship period.
• Gather information, use data, and think critically to support recommendations and decisions.
• Plan work, manage time, follow through, and deliver results by deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively across teams, build trust, and communicate clearly.
• Be curious, improvement-minded, and willing to explore better ways to work, solve problems, and serve customers.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work that supports department goals.
• Support process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency using data, observation, and collaboration.
• Complete a core functional assignment and a special project that delivers measurable business value.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to peers, mentors, and leaders through written, verbal, and presentation formats.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset by asking questions, learning quickly, and adapting to feedback.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and safe work practices, particularly in plant, production, or operational environments.
• Present key project outcomes and internship learnings to members of the Leadership Team.

What This Job Offers

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