Technical Writer Intern - The Toro Company

Who Are We?    

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Work with engineers, software teams, and other writers to develop documentation for a comprehensive tool which integrates with commercial Toro machinery.
• Plan, organize, write, and test written materials for the tool alongside a team of technical writers across the enterprise.
• Revise materials as feedback arises.
• Partake in mentorship opportunities and 1:1 development with associates in The Toro Company. 
  
  

What Do You Need?

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

• Be an actively enrolled undergraduate senior or master’s degree student in a scientific and technical communication program. Experience with computer science work is preferred, whether as a major, minor, or previous experience.
• Have hands-on experience with technical writing tools, such as XML, DITA, Arbortext, or similar.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Superb written communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail and editing.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team, and on your own, while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to give, receive, and share feedback in a professional, constructive manner.
  
  

What Can We Give You?

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- The anticipated pay range is $18.00-25.00 per hour.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.