Description:
This position provides operational support for both Vocational Training and Talent Development programs. The role will interface with a variety of associates and managers in various departments throughout Plant Spartanburg, utilize various computer applications, daily communications, project lead opportunities and attend regular meetings. The position is open for an intern (one rotation) or for someone that wants to commit as a co-op (three rotations, alternating with school terms).
The qualified intern/co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:
Talent Development Programs (TDP):
- Support onboarding activities
- Support Steering committee meetings
- Attend TDP virtual workshops, in-person workshops.
- Create weekly and quarterly TDP newsletter.
- Create, oversee and communicate weekly activities e.g. Peer Driven Plant Tours
- Event coordination: (National Intern week in Summer rotation)
- Conducting surveys: Data analysis, seeking input and create feedback report
- Providing input for continuous improvements
Vocational training:
- Recruiting Vocational Talent Programs: schedule/attend and manage recruiting and program events
- Schedule interviews with new Scholar applicants and follow-up with next steps
- Maintain inventory of recruiting giveaways and program event suppliers. Manage ordering process for items.
- Maintain and lead process for onboarding Vocational Talent Program participants
- Attend workshops and meetings that support the continuous improvement process for Vocational Talent Programs.
Assignment Projects:
- National Intern Week (summer rotation)
- Peer Driven Plant Tours
- Plan and coordinate annual PACE Graduation Ceremony (August)
- Plant and coordinate annual Scholar Graduation Ceremony (May)
- Plan and coordinate application process for Scholar Program (Feb – May)
Qualifications:
- Project planning and management
- Event management
- Time management
- Administrative and organization skills
- Marketing skills
- Analysis skills
- Computer skills
- Training classes and performance feedback will be provided to assist with the student’s development of communication skills, project planning and management skills, and leadership competencies
- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
- Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
- Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
- Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
- Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
- MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
- Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
- THE WORK TERM DATES ARE January 12 – May 15th 2026.
- Must be an enrolled student during all three rotations.
BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
