Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

We have an exciting career opportunity for an entry-level but high-impact Training and LMS Administrator as a strategic part of the Human Resources team and play a key role in how we onboard, develop, and empower our employees at Bluebird (BLBD).

JOB SUMMARY

This creative position will ensure a smooth and effective training platform, program and system blending instructional design, engaging program delivery, and technical LMS support (in partnership with Cornerstone). You’ll help shape a positive learning culture, making training easy, accessible, and meaningful for every employee from day one and throughout their career journey.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create Engaging Learning Experiences:

• Review and organize training plans design and develop training programs across the enterprise
• Assist developing, organizing, and delivering fun, impactful training programs for employees at all levels
• Prepare and implement appropriate and modern training methods per case including simulations mentoring on the job training professional development classes and more
• Educate employees on available training opportunities and provide decision-making information to leaders
• Perform needs assessment on an entire organization level and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed
• Implement accepted education principles and explore new training methods and techniques
• Develop clear, effective educational aids and materials
• Review and analyze instructional effectiveness and prepare reports determining the impact of training and participation, completion rates, and feedback to track program effectiveness and inform future training
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and liaise with matter experts regarding instructional design
• Manage curriculum database and training records through LMS
• Organize train-the-trainer sessions for internal subject matter experts
• Oversee in-house training facilities and equipment

• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors regarding training logistics and updates 

Champion our LMS:

• Be the go-to person for our LMS, including manage users, permissions, content and security settings
• Ensure training programs are properly integrated and managed within the LMS
• Upload, organize, and manage course content within the LMS, ensuring it aligns with instructional design principles
• Provide technical support to users, troubleshoot issues, and address any technical problems related to the LMS
• Monitor LMS performance, generate reports, and analyze data to assess training effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to training and the LMS 
• Stay up-to-date on LMS best practices and emerging technologies, and assist with upgrades and updates
• Collaborate with trainers, instructional designers, and IT teams to ensure the LMS supports organizational training objectives 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Experience with learning management systems and web delivery tools
• Good experience of providing complete full training cycle assessing needs plan develop coordinate monitor and evaluate
• Excellent knowledge of instructional design for adult learners
• Close familiarity with traditional and modern job development methods and techniques
• Close familiarity with MS Office
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS degree in Communications, Training, or related degree
• 2+ years' experience as a trainer, educator or other relevant responsibilities

• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Java Script programming
• Social Media / website development

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

INCLUDES

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match

*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. We strive 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.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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