Community Programs Internship - Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens seeks a Community Programs Student Intern.

The Vizcaya Community Programs Intern is on the Engagement & Cultural Resources Team in the Community Partnerships, Programs and Interpretation Department working with the Community Programs Coordinator (CPC). The CPC oversees the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of creative, mission-based community programs to attract and engage diverse audiences across Miami. Through community programs, the CPC deepens engagement, increases attendance and uplifts community voices.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Community Programs Coordinator (CPC) to prepare and run mission-aligned programs that creatively explore Vizcayas past, present and future for a variety of audiences.
• Assist coordination and set-up of program vendors, artists and contractors.
• Work with CPC on program logistics, and implement community and family programs
• Prepare, and inventory programs supplies.
• Collaborate with Vizcayas Communications department to propose content and outreach strategies for advertisements, web content, and other promotional materials in a timely manner.
• Draft program ticket sites and registrations for review by Program and Marketing teams.
• Professionally and courteously handle inquiries via telephone and email.
• Collect and administer surveys to track visitor engagement and satisfaction.
• Direct volunteers and contracted vendors as needed.

Job summary is not designed to be comprehensive; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Effectiveness in planning, organizing, and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated storytelling skills across traditional and digital media
• Writing and editing skills and attention to detail
• Skill in working with the WordPress CMS to post and optimize content
• Understanding of social media content production standards
• Knowledge of cultural institutions or historic sites preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Student Assistant

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at FIU with a minimum of six (6) credits as an Undergraduate student or three (3) credits as a Graduate student during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• During the Summer semesters, Students need only remain enrolled and are not required to take credit hours, but cannot have graduated.
• Upon decreasing credit hours or graduating, student employment must end.

• Monday Friday.
• Location: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens at 3251 S. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL, 33129
• Will work during regular office hours
• One semester internship.
• 10 to 12 weeks not to exceed 144 hours per semester.

$18.00/hour

Criminal Background Check
This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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