Sustainability Plant Health Care Spring Intern 2027

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have "About Lotusland" and "Position Summary". The instructions: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and

  for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. We have: - Title: Plant Healthcare Sustainability Spring Intern 2027 (we don't repeat as heading) - Classification: Spring Internship – Non-Exempt (maybe minor metadata) - Department: Gardens & Grounds - Reports To: Manager of Sustainability - Compensation: $17.40/hour, plus housing - Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, with occasional weekends and evenings. In person, starts Feb/Mar - ends Apr/May 2027. - About Lotusland: description - Mission Statement: (maybe part of About) - Position Summary: description - Key Responsibilities: list of many items (Equipment Operation, Garden Care, Curation, Greenhouse & Propagation, Plant Healthcare subcategories) - Additional Leadership, Skill Development, & Resume Enhancements: bullet list - Knowledge and Abilities: requirements (enrolled in horticultural program, transportation, housing provided) - Work Environment: description - Benefits: Sick leave. - Additional Information: background check required, core values, EEO statement (remove EEO boilerplate), etc. - Application instructions: remove. We need to include sections only when there is real specific content. So we can have sections: About (maybe "About Lotusland"), Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities), Requirements (Knowledge and Abilities + maybe classification?), Benefits (Sick leave), Pay (Compensation), Schedule (Schedule). Also maybe "Work Environment" could be part of About or separate? But we have limited set of headings allowed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can map content accordingly. We should not invent sections like "Work Environment" if not in allowed list; but we could incorporate into About the role or Responsibilities? The instruction says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "e.g." implying those are examples. However they say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can stick to those headings. We need to decide what goes where. - About the role: could include About Lotusland, Position Summary, Mission Statement maybe. - Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities list. - Requirements: Knowledge and Abilities (enrolled in horticultural program, transportation, housing provided) plus maybe classification (non-exempt) and reports to? Could also include "Intern must have his or her own transportation. Housing provided." Also "Applicant must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited, college-level horticultural program or internship." That's requirements. - Qualifications: maybe not needed separate; could combine with Requirements. - Skills: Additional Leadership, Skill Development, & Resume Enhancements (these are skill developments). Could be Skills. - Benefits: Sick leave. - Pay: Compensation: $17.40/hour, plus housing. - Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, with occasional weekends and evenings. In person, starts Feb/Mar - ends Apr/May 2027. We should also include maybe "Department: Gardens & Grounds" and "Reports To: Manager of Sustainability" as minor metadata; could be placed in a short

  under About the role or at top. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, core values (maybe keep? It's not boilerplate? It's values but could be considered boilerplate; but it's specific to Lotusland. However it's not about the role; it's organizational values. Might be considered boilerplate but it's specific. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Core values maybe not EEO but still could be considered boilerplate; but it's not legal. Safer to keep? Might be considered fluff. I'd lean to remove core values as it's not directly about the role. Also remove "Additional Information Employment background/criminal check is required." That's a requirement? Could be part of Requirements. It's specific. Keep it. Also remove "Powered by JazzHR BNFeh0RPrN" etc. Also remove "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE* In your resume please include relevant background, experience, skills and interests. Along with attaching your cover letter: INCLUDE 3 LETTERS OF REFERENCE as one single document Post closes: December 31st, 2026 No recruiters or agency calls please." That's application instructions; remove. Now we need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract substantive content: About Lotusland: "Ganna Walska Lotusland is a 37-acre non-profit botanical garden and historic estate located in Montecito featuring a collection of over 3,700 plant species from around the world as well as historically significant Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Since opening to the public in 1993, Ganna Walska Lotusland has grown to become one of the world’s premier botanical gardens and a center for sustainable garden practices, horticultural education, and plant conservation." Mission Statement: "Our mission is to preserve and enhance the distinctive botanical gardens of Madame Ganna Walska. Lotusland educates and inspires visitors with its collections, sustainable horticulture practices and plant conservation." Position Summary: "Successful applicants will work with Lotusland’s Manager of Sustainability and grounds staff to implement and monitor sustainable management practices across a 37-acre botanical display garden featuring bromeliads, cacti and succulents, cycads, ferns, palms, water gardens, and turf areas. Interns will gain both theoretical and hands-on experience in all aspects of Lotusland’s horticultural program, preparing them to design and manage similar programs in urban horticultural settings without relying on toxic or environmentally degrading materials. Training includes ecological soil management using compost, compost tea, and mulch; soil fertility through natural nutrient cycling and organic fertilizers; and plant disease management using beneficial microorganisms. Interns will also work with insectaries that support balanced insect ecology and learn to monitor plant health indicators both in the field and in Lotusland’s lab. In addition to these responsibilities, the intern will be expected to design and complete an independent project exploring an aspect of the garden that interests them. This project will culminate in a short article for the garden newsletter and a presentation to staff." Key Responsibilities: many bullet points grouped under headings: Equipment Operation, Garden Care, Curation, Greenhouse & Propagation, Plant Healthcare (with many subpoints). We need to preserve all substantive information; we can flatten into a

  • list, but we might want to keep grouping? The instruction: Use
    • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can create a list; we can include subheadings as inside
    • maybe? But better to keep as list items; we can include the headings as part of the list item text. We need to preserve all details: Equipment Operation: Power equipment: string trimmer, hedge shears, blowers (gas & battery), compost tea sprayer. Maintenance carts (requires valid driver’s license). Hand tools: pole saw, hand saw, loppers, pruners, shears. Orchard ladders, pullers bear weeders. Garden Care: Proper pruning techniques for various plant types (deciduous fruit trees, citrus, palms, shrubs, cacti, ground covers). Soil moisture monitoring and watering practices (wells, reservoirs, booster pumps, main lines). Irrigation systems: hand watering, drip, sprinklers (rotary, rotor, spray, impact). Awareness of garden hazards: plants, heat, animals. Preparing gardens for tours and special events. Pond and aquatic garden care. Safety protocols are integrated into all training. Curation: Plant mapping and accessioning. Inventory and documentation of plant collections. Greenhouse & Propagation: Plant propagation techniques. Nursery and greenhouse maintenance. Plant Healthcare: Soil Science Biological examination Nutritional analysis Physical tests of soil properties Rodent Abatement Vertebrae trapping Applied Entomology Insectary program Review various common insect challenges Renovating perimeter insectary areas Organic Matter Programs Mulching program observations Composting system and compost application Organic Fertilizers Application methods Discuss and record observations in the field Review various types and reasons for choice selection Applied micro-organisms Mycorrhizae Types, benefits, application methods Bacteria Types, benefits, application methods Compost tea Compost tea production method Compost tea assay analysis Compost tea application methods Additional Leadership, Skill Development, & Resume Enhancements: list: Gain hands-on experience applying sustainable horticultural practices. Build confidence by learning new skills and expanding your knowledge base. Strengthening communication and teamwork abilities through collaborative work. Learn directly from experienced professionals in a leading botanical institution. Demonstrate initiative, reliability, and responsibility in a professional setting. Apply classroom concepts in real-world scenarios, bridging academic and professional experiences. Contribute meaningfully to the organization and achieve a sense of accomplishment. Resume Enhancements Acquire valuable experience and achievements to enhance your resume or academic applications. Gain a competitive edge in future job or school applications. Knowledge and Abilities: Applicant must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited, college-level horticultural program or internship. Intern must have his or her own transportation. Housing provided. Work Environment: Lotusland’s administrative offices are on a historic 2-story estate in a 37-acre garden. 90% of the day will be spent outside on the grounds. Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, lifting (50 lbs.). Will need to drive a cart. Breaks and lunch are taking altogether with the team. The responsibilities and deliverables listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and/or skills. Other tasks will be assigned as needed. Benefits: Sick leave. Additional Information: Employment background/criminal check is required. We also have Classification: Spring Internship – Non-Exempt; Department: Gardens & Grounds; Reports To: Manager of Sustainability; Compensation: $17.40/hour, plus housing; Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, with occasional weekends and evenings. In person, starts Feb/Mar - ends Apr/May 2027. We need to include Pay and Schedule sections if they have real specific content. Yes. We need to include Benefits section if they have real specific content: Sick leave. We need to include About the role section: combine About Lotusland, Mission Statement, Position Summary maybe. We need to include Responsibilities section: Key Responsibilities. We need to include Requirements section: Knowledge and