Technical Writer Intern

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Intern Perks

• Dress for your day – Casual, corporate environment.
• Volunteerism – 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Summer Hours Based on Location – Flexible schedule, potentially leaving by noon on Friday.
• Competitive Pay – Anticipated hourly rate of $20–$24.