Technical Writer Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company • Bloomington, MN

3d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Toro Company (TTC) is seeking an exceptional intern for its Technical Publications Department. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the creation of instructional content using innovative technologies and principles. The intern will work with a team dedicated to delivering market-leading products and outstanding customer care. TTC has been a leader for over 100 years and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, with over 11,000 employees worldwide. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of equipment for turf maintenance, irrigation, landscape, snow management, underground construction, and residential use, marketing its products globally through various channels.

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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Casual, corporate environment (Dress for your day)
• 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
• Flexible schedule during the summer (Summer Hours Based on Location)
• Competitive compensation with an anticipated hourly rate of $20–$24.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed