Technical Writer Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual, corporate environment

Volunteer time for community service (

Summer hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Toro Company is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Bloomington, Minnesota, from May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and able to start on May 17.

Selected interns will collaborate with the Toro technical writing team to develop materials, edit content, and review machinery documentation, gaining hands-on experience in technical communications and graphic arts.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Technical Communications from an accredited university is required or preferred.
• Completed junior-level courses in relevant subjects are encouraged.

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.

Education

Technical Communications degree

Junior-level courses preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbortext

Graphics programs

Job description

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?

• 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

What Do You Need?

• 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.
• Experience with step-by-step instruction development, understanding of basic industrial machine functions (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic), graphic arts is preferred.

What Can We Give You?

• 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.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.