3D Documentation Intern

Vizcaya; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, Florida seeks a detail-oriented 3D Documentation Intern to support LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, and digital experiences at a National Historic Landmark. The intern will transform 3D datasets into structured resources and help develop workflows for future documentation.

On-site internship, up to 20 hours per week for 12 weeks (July–October 1, 2026). Compensation is $25/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong background in information systems and data management.
• Interest in digital asset management initiatives and workflows.
• Curiosity for innovation and developing new processes.
• Ability to organize and manage digital information with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize 3D documentation workstation for LiDAR and photogrammetry datasets.
• Inventory, organize, and standardize 3D data and metadata.
• Develop file structures, naming conventions, and metadata standards.
• Plan a comprehensive 3D documentation program, including equipment selection and workflows.
• Contribute to DAM integration with Vizcaya’s systems and long-term data access strategies.

Skills

Information systems

Data management

Digital asset management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Education

Information Science / related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami, Florida. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens seeks a detail-oriented and motivated 3D Documentation Intern to support ongoing work in LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, and digital experiences at a National Historic Landmark. The intern will help transform existing 3D datasets into a structured, accessible, and sustainable resource while contributing to the development of workflows, tools, and strategies that support future documentation efforts.

Vizcaya is owned by Miami-Dade County and operated by the nonprofit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc. Our mission is to preserve the estate’s cultural and environmental resources to engage people in connecting with the past, understanding the present, and shaping the future. Our vision is for Vizcaya to be “A Home for Miami, an Inspiration for All.”

Essential Functions

• Configure and optimize a 3D documentation workstation for accessing and working with LiDAR and photogrammetry datasets
• Inventory, organize, and standardize existing 3D data, including point clouds and associated files
• Develop file structures, naming conventions, and metadata standards
• Assist in planning a comprehensive 3D documentation program, including:
• Selection of scanners and capture equipment
• Development of capture workflows and documentation standards
• Creation of a scanning schedule and prioritization framework
• Evaluation of software tools for point cloud visualization, processing, and sharing
• Data ingestion and storage
• File management and version control
• Integration with Vizcaya’s Digital Asset Management System
• Contribute to strategies for backup, digital preservation, and long-term access
• Identify and document practical use cases across preservation, facilities, and interpretation
• This internship description is not designed to be comprehensive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Collaborative technology implementation within a museum environment
• Hands-on experience with large-scale 3D datasets in a preservation context
• Photogrammetry and active documentation campaigns
• Skill building in digital asset management and workflow design
• Engagement with real-world challenges in data sustainability and access
• Curation of data that supports conservation, capital planning, and digital interpretation

Position Requirements

• Strong background in information systems, data management, or a related field
• Interest in digital asset management and digital cultural heritage initiatives
• Curiosity for innovation and developing new processes
• Ability to organize and manage digital information with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, experience with SharePoint, and general computer systems
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Digital Humanities, Historic Preservation, Architecture, GIS, or a related field Relevant coursework or experience in data management, 3D modeling, photogrammetry, GIS, or digital asset management preferred Equivalent combination of technical training, certifications, or hands-on experience will be considered

Compensation

The salary for this internship is $25/hour.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The majority of work is done on site at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, mostly in an office setting, though some work will be performed outdoors.
• Handling equipment up to 25 lbs. will be required.
• Vizcaya is a non-smoking environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Schedule

• This is a temporary position working up to 20 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks, to be scheduled between July and October 1, 2026.
• The intern will work between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is committed to equity and inclusion and is engaged in a strategic process to ensure that our staff, Board, and volunteers reflect our community’s diversity. Vizcaya welcomes applicants from groups that are underrepresented in cultural organizations and seeks to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is an equal opportunity employer. Vizcaya respects people of all backgrounds and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, familial status, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or other applicable legally protected characteristics protected by law.