Job Req ID: 106678

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Onsite

Application Close Date: 03/31/2026

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $24.50 - $25.50

Duration: 5 months (May - October)

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We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

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A Taste of What You'll Do

At Gallo, we believe your potential deserves the perfect pairing. As the largest family-owned winery in the world, we proudly craft more than 150 celebrated wine and spirits brands, including High Noon, Barefoot Wine, New Amsterdam, Pink Whitney, Orin Swift, La Marca, and Apothic. We’re committed to fostering a workplace where you can thrive, offering competitive compensation, benefits, advancement opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance that supports your well-being.

We’re looking for a Rombauer Viticulture Intern who is ready to make an impact in the vineyard and beyond. In this role, you’ll help collect and analyze data from our estate and grower properties across Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, Amador, and El Dorado Counties, with a primary focus on Napa and Sonoma. You’ll work independently in the field, applying your organization and attention to detail to monitor vine health and support wine quality.

Reporting directly to the Senior Viticulturist and Grower Relations Representative, you’ll scout for pests and disease, collect soil, water, and plant tissue samples, and contribute to irrigation recommendations using advanced technologies. You’ll track vine phenology, assist with harvest activities, and collaborate closely with vineyard and winemaking teams to connect data with outcomes. Your responsibilities will also include entering and analyzing data, supporting yield estimates, and occasionally operating a forklift at winery properties.

This is more than an internship—it’s a chance to grow your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. Whether you’re in the vineyard, in the winery, or working alongside experts, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to crafting exceptional wines while caring for the land and the people who make it possible.

Join us, and let’s create something extraordinary together.

What You'll Need

Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree OR have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the following areas: School of Life Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, or Ag Business Degree (Social sciences degrees are not eligible for this internship, such as psychology, sociology, etc).
Available for the entire duration of the internship program area(s) of interest.
Candidate is required to have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver’s license based on the position’s location within 30 days of hire.
Must have reliable transportation and required to drive to and from varying ranch locations up to 80% of the time.
Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs, when necessary.
Required to complete on-site forklift certification.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel at a basic level.
Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Ag Business, Horticulture, Viticulture, or Enology. OR working towards a Master’s degree in the school of Life Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences or Business.
Skilled at working with individuals from diverse and varied backgrounds.
General viticulture knowledge.
Grape pest and disease identification.
Computer skills: Statistical Analysis (MiniTab, SAS), GPS Mapping and ArcGIS at a basic level.
Strong interest in learning opportunities and building skills.

Our Benefits & Perks

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We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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