Sustainability Plant Health Intern – Spring (Housing)

Ganna Walska Lotusland; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Job summary

Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito, California, invites applications for a Plant Healthcare Sustainability Spring Intern 2027 in the Gardens & Grounds department, reporting to the Manager of Sustainability. The in-person role runs Feb/Mar 2027 to Apr/May 2027, with a compensation of $17.40/hour plus housing.

Interns gain hands-on experience in ecological soil management, nutrient cycling, organic fertilizers, and plant health monitoring, while learning to design and manage sustainable

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited college-level horticulture program or internship.
• Housing provided.
• Start Feb/Mar 2027; ends Apr/May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist with applying sustainable horticultural practices.
• Operate garden equipment and assist with maintenance tasks.
• Support soil health monitoring, irrigation and plant health observations.
• Contribute to independent project culminating in article and staff presentation.

Skills

Horticulture

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Horticulture program enrollment

Job description

Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito, California, invites applications for a Plant Healthcare Sustainability Spring Intern 2027 in the Gardens & Grounds department, reporting to the Manager of Sustainability. The in-person role runs Feb/Mar 2027 to Apr/May 2027, with a compensation of $17.40/hour plus housing.

Interns gain hands-on experience in ecological soil management, nutrient cycling, organic fertilizers, and plant health monitoring, while learning to design and manage sustainable