Technical Writer Intern - The Toro Company
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Majoring in Technical Communications from an accredited university.
- Completed junior-level courses preferred.
- Ability to stay organized and able to use Microsoft Office, Arbortext, and common graphics programs without much direction.
- Strong desire to learn, collaborate, and effectively communicate in a team setting while achieving a common goal.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with step-by-step instruction development
- Understanding of basic industrial machine functions (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic)
- Graphic arts is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn how modern technical information delivery systems are organized
- Work with the Toro technical writing team to develop new materials
- Review and edit both text-based and graphic-based materials
- Review existing materials on actual machinery for clarity and accuracy
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Casual, corporate environment
- 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
- Flexible schedule during the summer
- Competitive compensation with an anticipated hourly rate of $20–$24.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
