This week's spotlight includes: McGough, The Toro Company, Sargento Foods Inc., and Barrel…
Job Title: Internship/Co-op, Communications
Organization Name: McGough
Wage/Salary: $25-27/hr
Opportunity Summary: Ready to jump into the action and help power a fast-moving content engine?
At McGough, we’re building more than projects. We’re building careers, communities, and stories worth sharing. From jobsites to team celebrations, there’s energy happening every day, and we’re looking for a Marketing and Communications Intern who’s excited to capture it. If you love creating videos, snapping photos, writing compelling copy, and sharing moments across multiple platforms, this is your chance to be part of a creative team that brings our brand to life.
The McGough Internship Program offers a well-rounded, real-world marketing and communications experience. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and build a portfolio of content across multiple channels. This is not a “sit on the sidelines” internship. You’ll be in the field, behind the camera, at events, and in the middle of the action.
What You’ll Do:
Creating content for multiple platforms, including social media posts, Reels, Stories, email campaigns, internal communications, and marketing materials
Writing and editing copy tailored to different audiences and channels
Capturing photos and video at jobsites, events, and office settings
Assisting with multimedia content from concept through final production
Posting and scheduling content across social platforms while maintaining brand consistency
Supporting events and company initiatives through planning, coordination, and on-site assistance
Staying current on social media trends, digital best practices, and emerging content formats
Collaborating with HR, Business Development, and project teams to align messaging and storytelling
Monitoring campaign performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
What You’ll Gain and Contribute
Hands-on experience supporting internal and external communications at a leading general contractor, helping share McGough’s people, projects, and community impact with employees, partners, and the public.
Mentorship from McGough’s communications and marketing professionals, with guidance on message development, writing/editing, content planning, and channel best practices.
Exposure to real-world communications work including storytelling, social media content, newsletter/intranet updates, press releases and media support, project highlights, and event communications—seeing how strategic communications strengthens reputation and engagement.
An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to McGough’s communications efforts and learn how proactive planning, clear messaging, and consistent visuals build trust, align teams, and support business goals.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Marketing Intern, Commercial Division - The Toro Company
Organization Name: The Toro Company
Wage/Salary: $20-24/hr
Opportunity Summary: 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 team serves to effectively market products designed and manufactured to meet the needs of professional turf managers such as; golf course superintendents, professional sports grounds crews and municipal parks grounds managers. This includes but is not limited to market and sales analysis, event management, and media planning (print, digital, and social media). Additionally, we operate as marketing support for our nationwide distributor network.
What Will You Do?
Assisting with ongoing marketing initiatives including product launch efforts and media campaigns.
Participating in product photo and video shoots including collaborating with our media production team, helping to procure and manage talent, and coordinating logistics of the shoots.
Analyzing market and sales data identify growth opportunities.
Support customer event at The Toro Company headquarters and/or local event venues/stadiums.
Execute media plan elements that help customers learn about our commercial product line.
Work cross-divisionally to support new product development
What Do You Need?
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.
Be team-oriented, an enthusiastic self-starter, curious about the world around you, and passionate about creating impactful marketing.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern
Organization Name: Sargento Foods Inc.
Wage/Salary: Paid
Opportunity Summary: Are you a graphic design student with a passion for creativity and an appetite for success? We are looking for a Graphic Design Intern to join our team and help us create eye-catching visuals that bring Sargento’s cheesy goodness to life! You love to develop, design, and execute creative materials that will reflect our brand and support growth strategies while adhering to brand guidelines. You are a creative and innovative problem solver. You seek the opportunity to learn more about Graphic Design and are excited to explore the challenging world of Graphic Design.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
What You Do:
Prepare and produce graphic designs, concepts, and layouts for a range of applications including packaging, print, shopper, social and web to help build the Sargento brand
Cover a range of design needs for multiple channels including, but not limited to, consumer or customer facing selling materials, social media, e-Commerce, Shopper marketing, email, video production webpages, internal communications, packaging and others
Participate in ideation, concept development and monthly digital content video shoots
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to create recommendations and seek feedback to improve overall concepts and processes.
Your Education and Qualifications:
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multi-media, or another related field having completed junior year prior to the start of the internship
Office and media software familiarity with the below:
Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Video editing software- Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects
Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Great eye for detail, demonstrate creative and innovative problem solving
Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Design Intern
Organization Name: Barrel
Wage/Salary: Paid.
REMOTE POSITION
Opportunity Summary: Barrel is seeking a Design Intern to join our team for a 3–6 month paid internship. This is a remote internship. Applicants based in the U.S. and Canada are preferred due to time zone alignment and communication logistics, but we welcome applications from all eligible candidates. As a Design Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work within an existing design system, contribute fresh ideas, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Barrel partners with CPG brands to elevate their online presence and drive growth through e-commerce, website optimization, email, SEO, and content strategy. As a globally distributed team, we are united by a mission to help clients succeed through thoughtful, customer-centric solutions. Our goal is to create experiences that resonate, add value, and build lasting connections with their communities.
Qualifications:
Recent graduate or currently enrolled as a Junior/Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field
Previous design internship experience within an agency is a plus
Strong understanding of layout, color, typography, and web design principles
Proficiency in Mac OS, Adobe Suite, Figma, Google Suite, Zoom, and Slack
Familiarity with Canva and internal tools such as Asana, Harvest, and Pitch
Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS is preferred but not required
What We're Looking For:
Enthusiastic and adaptable, willing to contribute at any stage of a project
Proactive in seeking answers, conducting independent research, and learning new design techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to confidently express ideas while also being receptive to feedback
Interest in eCommerce/Retail is a plus
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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