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Our Mission: We are driven by our mission to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap and preparing our students for college and beyond. We are fueled by our love for God and his care for every one of our students which motivates us to get better every day. Hope Academy serves over 650 students with the objective of reaching 1200 students. Join our team of mission-driven brothers and sisters to work hard, do good, and make a difference.
Very Important: Before applying please read and carefully review our Mission & Values as well as our Faith & Life Covenant, and our Guiding Principles about Cultural Harmony. All board members, faculty and staff are joining a covenant community in serving here at Hope Academy.
Position: Summer Intern, 360° Virtual Tour & Building Documentation
Location: Hope Commons Campus, Minneapolis
Reports To: Paul Guidera, Property Manager
Compensation: $20–$23 per hour (paid internship), commensurate with experience
Term: Summer 2026; flexible start date following the school year
Estimated Hours: Approximately 130–160+ hours across two project phases
Hope Commons is seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented intern to assist with the creation of a comprehensive 360° virtual tour and building documentation system across the Hope Commons campus.
Using a Ricoh 360 camera and the Ricoh Tours platform, the intern will help digitally document rooms, hallways, building systems, and key campus spaces to support long-term facilities management and campus operations. This internship provides hands-on experience in technology, digital imaging, organization systems, and project coordination.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in photography, videography, architecture, construction, technology, facilities management, engineering, real estate, or design.
Phase 1 - Image Capture & Documentation, 30–60 hours
Phase 2 - Data Entry, Tagging & Organization, 100+ hours
Phase 1 – Image Capture & Documentation
· Learn to operate the Ricoh 360 camera and Ricoh Tours platform (training provided)
· Systematically capture 360° imagery of rooms, hallways, stairwells, mechanical spaces, and exterior areas throughout campus buildings
· Upload, organize, label, and manage digital files within the Ricoh Tours platform
· Maintain consistency and quality across all captured imagery
· Follow schedules and building access procedures carefully and professionally
Phase 2 – Data Entry & Building Tagging
· Enter room details, building-system information, and digital tags into the virtual tour platform
· Maintain accurate records of completed and remaining spaces
· Assist in organizing and verifying building information for long-term operational use
· Communicate project progress regularly with the supervising team
· Identify and report missing information, access issues, or inconsistencies
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
· Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
· Comfortable learning new technology and software systems
· Reliable, professional, and trustworthy
· Strong communication skills
· Experience with photography, videography, cameras, editing tools, spreadsheets, or data entry is helpful but not required
· Ability to walk throughout campus buildings and move equipment as needed
· Demonstrates initiative and follow-through
· Takes pride in accurate, high-quality work
· Communicates clearly and professionally
· Dependable and responsible
· Willing to learn and receive feedback
· Contributes positively to the Hope Commons environment and mission
Hope Commons Campus serves as a collaborative space that supports education, ministry, community engagement, and organizational partnerships in the heart of Minneapolis. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while gaining practical professional experience in a team-oriented environment.