Urban Agriculture Intern

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is seeking an Urban Agriculture Intern for a hands-on position that helps connect Vizcaya’s growing spaces with its public and educational programs. This role contributes to how crops are grown, interpreted, and shared with visitors. The position is part of the Engagement & Cultural Resources Team in the Horticulture & Sustainability Department and reports to the Senior Horticulturist and Horticulture Manager. This internship is ideal for emerging professionals interested in food systems, agriculture, and sustainability. Vizcaya is owned by Miami-Dade County and operated by the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc., with a mission to preserve the estate’s cultural and environmental resources to engage people in connecting with the past, understanding the present, and shaping the future.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with an interest in urban agriculture, food systems, sustainability, or environmental work.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and safely traverse uneven surfaces.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain clear, organized records.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Comfort with documenting observations, maintaining consistent field notes, and supporting basic agricultural recordkeeping is required.
English fluency

Responsibilities

Conduct routine data collection across growing areas, documenting operations, crop performance, harvests, and seasonal field conditions.
Support plant propagation, crop care, harvesting, and post-harvest processing, including documenting yields and plant development.
Use landscape hand tools, power equipment, and post-harvest tools safely and effectively.
Assist with volunteer coordination, nursery management, and general plant care tasks.
Track crop schedules, harvest timing, seasonal growing patterns, and field observations through consistent recordkeeping.
Help identify and document edible crops suited to South Florida conditions and diversified planting strategies.
Support educational and public programming by tracking crop availability and maintaining records aligned with tours, workshops, and Farmers Market demonstrations.