Learning Designer & e-Learning Developer

About Blue Bird Corporation

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 .

The Learning Designer / eLearning Developer will work with subject matter experts and the Senior Learning Designer in crafting training experiences aligned with broader company objectives and desired results. The successful candidate will have a growing knowledge of instructional design and development processes with a strong graphic design background.

• Craft objectives and select training modalities based on desired learning outcomes
• Effectively communicate with Subject Matter Experts to pinpoint essential outcomes
• Craft storyboards for online learning projects
• Create learning materials for online and in‑person training programs
• Develop appropriate assessments to ascertain learner competence
• Design training assets and job aid documentation according to project needs
• Assist in implementing the Curriculum lifecycle via LMS and content management best practices
• Create event materials for in‑person training sessions and events
• Design certificates of completion for training programs
• Assist with management and maintenance of LMS Portal
• Serve as the producer for Blue Bird Academy webinars
• Proctor exams for certification candidates
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Previous Instructional Design, Graphic Design, or eLearning Project demos required
• Growing understanding of Adult Learning Theory
• Strong team player with willingness to lead or follow as appropriate
• Strong written and oral communication skills

• LMS Administration
• Microsoft Office Suite – Word / PPTX / Excel
• Webinar Tools
• Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, In Design
• eLearning Development Tools (Articulate 360, Camtasia)
• Technical Writing, preferred
• Videography, preferred
• Front End Web Development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Communication, Educational Technology
• 2+ years of Instructional Design Experience, (automotive field preferred)
• 4+ years of Instructional Design Experience, if no degree
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• 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. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner
• Flexible work spaces 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

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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment and production environment
• Must work in manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
• Fast paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Must wear…