2026 - Technical Writer Intern
WHO WE ARE
As a Technical Writer intern for the Workforce & Equity department in the Environmental Services (ES) division, you will be a part of the Training and Program Support (TPS) team. TPS develops and improves ES safety and training content, SOPs, videos, job aids, etc., and facilitates the delivery of that training content across the division. You will assist with production and maintenance of ES’s vast library of training content. You will help audit and edit our library of hundreds of standard operation procedures, and assist with new content production, including interviewing subject-matter experts to create written instructions and video job aids.
Internship Information:
- Length: Summer with a chance to extend to the school year
- Hours: Full-time during summer and Part-time during the school year
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Location: Metro Plant, 2400 Childs Rd, St. Paul MN 55106
NOTE: This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement.
What does an internship with the Metropolitan Council entail?
Our internships are designed to provide students meaningful work, be an introduction to public service and a chance to discover the Metropolitan Council.
Who is the Metropolitan Council?
The Metropolitan Councils made up of several operating divisions that service the Twin Cities Metropolitan area in a number of ways.
- Metro Transit provides bus and light rail public transportation for the greater metropolitan area
- Environmental Services manages wastewater treatment plants and the regional wastewater collection system for the seven-county metropolitan region
- Community Development is responsible for helping the Council shape its regional growth plan and Metro HRA provides affordable housing programs in the region
- Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) is responsible for the transportation planning functions as the Twin Cities metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for transportation
- Regional Administration provides support services (Finance, Payroll, HR, etc.) for the Council
What you would do in this job
- Review and audit ES SOP
- Video Job Aid Production
- SOP Production
- Editing and template production
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
- Must be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD.)OR be a recent graduate (within the last 12 months) from a degree program.
- Candidate's residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin during the internship.
- An UNOFFICIAL transcript is required to be attached to application.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely
- Video production experience operating DSLR cameras and microphones
- Adobe Premiere Pro video editing skills
- Experience with Arbortext or XML authoring
- A valid MN/WI driver's license
DEGREE PROGRAM/AREA OF STUDY PREFERRED
- Technical Writing, English, Education, Training Support, Instructional Design
What you can expect from us:
- We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
- We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.
More about why you should join us!
Additional information
Union: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
What steps the recruitment process involves:
1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel selection interview.
Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.
Employer
Metropolitan Council
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390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
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