Talent Development Program Intern (Jan 2025)

Your role

Job Description:

• This position provides operational support for TX-65 programs designed for current students and recent college graduates who are part of the following Professional Talent Development Programs:
  • Gen>NEXT student program
  • PACE
  • AcceleratiON
• The role will interface with a variety of associates and managers in various departments throughout Plant Spartanburg, utilize various computer applications and phone communications daily, and attend regular meetings for their Talent Development Programs.

The qualified intern should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Schedule various meetings and training sessions
• Assist with documentation tracking and filing, collecting and analyzing data, and tracking training completion for Associates in programs
• Create, review, and revise program promotional documentation, forms, etc.
• Support new hire onboarding activities
• Maintain project plans and task lists for various individual and team projects
• Attend meetings and compile minutes and action items
• Create presentations and communication documents using Corporate Identity standards
• Coordinate and attend PACE Inside Scoop Sessions
• Coordinate and attend Gen>NEXT virtual workshops, in-person workshops
• Monitor and respond to Gen>NEXT operations and PACE email inbox
• Updates to various sources for program tracking
• Present TDP monthly updates in the TX-65 meeting
• Create quarterly TDP Newsletter (PACE. AcceleratiON) & bi-weekly Gen>NEXT newsletter
• Event coordination: scheduling, staffing, training (e,g. National Intern week in Summer rotation)
• Materials design/development
• Research/analysis
• Conducting surveys: seeking input and feedback
• Needs assessment: providing input for continuous improvements
• Evaluation/Reporting: providing feedback on programs, associates’ perspectives
• Oversee Gen>NEXT LinkedIn strategy
• Digitalization of processes: increased automation, data visualization, data-based decisions
• National Intern Week coordination
• Gen>NEXT marketing video
• Migration of all Gen>NEXT student programs to TEAMS
• APEX: continued maintenance and upgrades for Talent Development Programs
• Develop Operational Lead Processes Manual for PACE & AcceleratiON Programs

About you

Qualifications:

• Pursuing BS/BA or advanced degree in Business, MIS, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field.
• MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) experience required
• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently on projects with minimal supervision
• The position requires the ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• MS Teams and SharePoint experience (preferred)
• Experience with databases and data visualization tools (e.g., APEX, Power BI) (preferred)
• Experience with marketing, video editing, and newsletter creation (preferred)
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have enrolled status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to complete 3 work terms for co-op positions. 
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from their current university.
• Must attach a copy of the unofficial transcript.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• The work term dates are January 13th - May 16th, 2025.

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• High Work-Life Balance
• Paid Holiday
• Flexible Working Time Models and Home Office
• Performance-Related and Above-Average Pay
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Vehicle Programme
• Health Management Programmes
• Further Additional Benefits Differ from Country to Country
• A culture of openness, appreciation, trust, responsibility, and transparency
• Fostering diverse teams drives innovative solutions and promotes leadership across all backgrounds.

Training & development

During your internship, you will get broad supervision and regular feedback, so that you have the opportunity to develop your potential in the best possible way. You will receive an invaluable opportunity to gain in-depth exposure and experience. Furthermore, you will not only get insights into different projects and working processes, but you will also self-evidently be a fully integrated team member.

Career progression

At the BMW Group, you'll have the chance to put your talent to work, gain valuable financial support, and explore various career options. By experiencing their working culture up close and developing the necessary knowledge and skills, you'll be one step closer to becoming a strong candidate for a job with them upon graduation.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• bmwgroup.jobs/en/explore-your-opportunities/benefits.html
• bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/opportunities/student/undergraduate-student.html
• bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/opportunities/student.html
• youtube.com/@BMWGroupCareers