Technical Writer Intern - The Toro Company

About the role

The 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. Candidates must be available to start on May 17 and participate through the duration of the program.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.

Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers-as well as online direct to end users.

What Will You Do?

The Technical Publications Department is looking for an exceptional intern with great ideas, skills, and passion for technical communication and innovation.

• Create instructional content in the DITA XML architecture.
• Implement the principles of minimalism to reduce words and increase graphics and animations.
• Create illustrations, storyboards, and basic animations.
• User test and participate in customer feedback sessions to improve your instructional content.
• Use the Windchill content management system, Arbortext Editor, Creo Illustrate, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Adhere to the Toro Style Guide for Technical Content, the Toro Graphics Style Guide, and the Toro Animations Style Guide.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• Undergraduate or graduate student with two years or less left to graduate in Technical Communication, Professional Communication and Emerging Media, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience creating technical instructions.
• Demonstrated ability in creating graphics for technical instructions.
• Strong writing, editing, visual storytelling, and graphical skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with markup languages, such as XML or HTML.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw.
• Experience with Maya and Adobe After Effects.
• Experience creating videos or animations.
• Interest in mechanical concepts and emerging instructional technologies.

Pay and benefits

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Summer Hours *Based on Location* - Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
• Competitive Pay - Competitive compensation with an anticipated hourly rate of $20-$24. Actual rates may vary based on factors such as academic standing, business function, and other relevant considerations.