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POSITION DESCRIPTION\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Urban Agriculture Intern<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami, Florida (www.vizcaya.org). The Urban Agriculture Intern is a hands\u2011on position that helps connect Vizcaya\u2019s growing spaces with its public and educational programs during the peak agricultural season. Working across cultivation, harvest support, and seasonal program preparation, the role contributes to how crops are grown, interpreted, and shared with visitors. The position is on the Engagement & Cultural Resources Team in the Horticulture & Sustainability Department and reports to the Senior Horticulturist and Horticulture Manager. The role is ideal for emerging professionals interested in food systems, agriculture, and sustainability.\u00a0<\/p>\n Vizcaya is owned by Miami\u2011Dade County and operated by the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc. Our mission is to preserve the estate\u2019s cultural and environmental resources to engage people in connecting with the past, understanding the present, and shaping the future. Our vision is a \u201cHome for Miami, an Inspiration for All.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Essential Functions<\/u><\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n This internship description is not designed to be comprehensive; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Learning Opportunities<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n This intern will gain:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Position Requirements<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Compensation<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n The salary for this internship is $20\/hour.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Work Environment\/Physical Demands<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n The majority of work takes place outdoors in Vizcaya\u2019s agricultural growing spaces, including The Field, perennial and annual beds, and nearby program areas\u2014often in South Florida heat, humidity, and variable weather conditions. Tasks require standing, kneeling, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs, and performing repetitive motions during planting, harvesting, and maintenance. Some work will occur indoors in programming or processing areas (such as Teaching Kitchen prep spaces or storage rooms) when preparing educational materials or assisting with equipment. Vizcaya is a non\u2011smoking environment.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Position Type\/Expected Hours of Work\/Schedule<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n This is a part-time internship averaging 24 hours per week for 50 consecutive weeks, beginning on a rolling basis in the fall and aligned with Vizcaya\u2019s primary growing seasons. The intern will work three days per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend shifts as needed. Daily hours will vary based on field operations, program activities, and seasonal priorities.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Conduct routine data collection across growing areas, documenting operations, crop performance, harvests, and seasonal field conditions.
\u2022 Support plant propagation, crop care, harvesting, and post-harvest processing, including documenting yields and plant development.
\u2022 Use landscape hand tools, power equipment, and post-harvest tools safely and effectively.
\u2022 Assist with volunteer coordination, nursery management, and general plant care tasks.
\u2022 Track crop schedules, harvest timing, seasonal growing patterns, and field observations through consistent recordkeeping.
\u2022 Help identify and document edible crops suited to South Florida conditions and diversified planting strategies.
\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Support educational and public programming by tracking crop availability and maintaining records aligned with tours, workshops, and Farmers Market demonstrations.<\/p>\n\n
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