Marketing Communications Intern, Commercial Division - The Toro Company

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. The Commercial marketing communications team serves to effectively market products designed and created to meet the turf management needs of golf course superintendents as well as sports fields & parks groundskeepers. This includes print, digital, social media, media relations, and customer events. Additionally, we operate as marketing support for our nationwide distributor network.

What Will You Do?

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

• Assisting with ongoing marketing initiatives including print collateral, social media, newsletters, digital campaigns, and website management.

• Participating in product photo and video shoots including collaborating with our media production team, helping to procure and manage talent, and coordinate logistics of the shoots.  

• Analyzing marketing efforts and identify opportunities for growth.

• Assisting with media connections and communications .

• Planning and executing program elements that help customers learn about products and support for their industry

What Do You Need?

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

• Completed your junior year of college with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher

• In pursuit of a degree in marketing or a related field (advertising, PR, graphic design, or business.)

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Have working knowledge of the Microsoft365 suite of products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with graphic design is preferred but not required

• Be team-oriented, an enthusiastic self-starter, curious about the world around you, and passionate about creating impactful marketing.

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 $21 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. 

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