Corporate Communications Specialist

Corporate Communications Systems & Design SpecialistApplicants 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.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 a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.As the Corporate Communications Systems & Design Specialist, you will have the opportunity to help shape The Toro Company (TTC) employee experience by combining your expertise in internal communications software, graphic design and writing. You will manage and optimize global internal communications technology platforms by serving as platform administrator, designer, power user and trainer, while also ensuring TTC's communications are effective, visually engaging, on-brand and aligned with company priorities.What Will You Do?In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for internal communications systems, including intranet, email, digital signage, project management and other digital communication tools.Manage platform governance, user access, workflows, training, content standards and best practices for all digital communication tools.Partner with IT and external vendors on platform enhancements, integrations, upgrades, troubleshooting and ongoing issue resolution.Design digital and print communication materials, including graphics, signage, infographics, templates, PowerPoint presentation assets and campaign materials that align with TTC brand standards.Contribute to the creation of engaging employee-facing content for the intranet, digital signage, email communications and other internal channels.Use analytics, employee feedback and channel performance data to recommend improvements that enhance communication effectiveness, adoption and the employee experience.Evaluate and implement AI-enabled tools and workflows that improve content creation, design, publishing, analytics and communications efficiency.Provide consultative support and training to content contributors and internal clients, helping them develop, maintain and publish effective content across communication platforms.Manage communication templates, media assets, content libraries and publishing processes to ensure channels remain current, useful, consistent and on-brand.Perform other related duties as assigned.What Do You Need?To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, graphic design, digital media, information systems or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience considered.5+ years of experience in corporate communications, digital communications, intranet management, content management, graphic design or related fields.Experience administering digital communication platforms, intranets, content management systems or similar technologies.Demonstrated writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability create clear, engaging employee-focused content.Strong visual design skills and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including presentation design, executive presentation support and visual storytelling.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365; basic HTML/CSS knowledge and SharePoint experience preferred.Experience using communication analytics, reporting tools and performance metrics to evaluate and improve content and channel effectiveness.Experience with Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled workplace tools preferred.Interpersonal, client service, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Detail-oriented, collaborative and committed to producing high-quality, brand-aligned communications.What Can We Give You?At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location 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.Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.Wellness - The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in a hybrid way, with some time spent in office and some from home, has promoted team building and flexibility.Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $95,000 - $110,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for 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. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.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.