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Grape Production & Viticulture Research Internship 2023

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Grape Production & Viticulture Internship 2023
Locations: Modesto, Fresno, Livingston, Lodi, Healdsburg, or Madera, CA
 
Program Description:
Gallo Vineyards, Grower Relations, Precision Viticulture Research, Grape Breeding Research, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internships 

Imagine what you can do with the industry’s most innovative grape-growing technologies at your disposal, learning first-hand how high-quality wine grapes are produced, how precision agriculture tools are used in wine grape production and how new grape varieties are. Interns work cross-functionally to support the production practices and research projects necessary to produce the grapes needed for nearly 100 million cases of wines and spirits annually.
 
Placement Opportunities
  • Gallo Vineyard Interns assist our vineyard managers and viticulturists with wine grape production at the commercial scale.
  • Grower Relations Interns support the grower relations team in monitoring and delivering wine grapes from contract growers throughout the Central Valley as well as assist with grower outreach and education activities.
  • Precision Viticulture Research Interns assist with a variety of applied field experiments and production support activities involving the evaluation of precision grape growing practices and new technologies.
  • Grape Breeding Research Interns support the development and evaluation of new grape varieties and variety improvement, as well as studies focused on improving our understanding of grape genetics. 
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Interns analyze remote sensing and ground-based data using statistical and image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
 
GALLO VINEYARDS INTERNSHIP
Locations: Fresno, Livingston and Lodi, CA
Duration: June - December
Gallo Vineyards, Inc. (GVI) owns and operates vineyards located throughout the Central Valley of California, encompassing thousands of acres. GVI Central Valley is responsible for planting, establishing, growing and harvesting wine grapes in these vineyards using sustainable practices and advanced technology. Interns will support many different aspects of wine grape production including vine planting and training, viticulture, irrigation, nutrition, pest control, tractor operations and spray applications, new equipment trials and development, cultural operations and harvest.
What You Will Do:
  • Use GPS technology and the Geographical Information System (GIS) software to implement precision farming and map vineyard infrastructure.
  • Field scouting to aid in pest and disease management decision making.
  • Assist with the design, layout, and planting of a new vineyard block.
  • Assist with harvest activities including maturity sampling, harvest equipment preparation and quality control of mechanically and hand-harvested fruit.
  • Conduct data collection and analysis for GVI vineyard evaluations.
 
GROWER RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
Location: Lodi, CA
Duration: June - November
Grower Relations works with thousands of wine-grape growers throughout the Central Valley. Grower Relations strives to produce the highest quality wine grapes recommending technologically advanced production techniques while building strong business relationships with the grower community. Interns will support our Grower Relations teams with mapping vineyard mapping and spatial analyses using GIS, crop estimation, pest and disease scouting, fruit sampling for yield and quality, coordination for harvest scheduling and delivery, and grower outreach and education.
What You Will Do:
  • Use GIS technology to recommend precision-farming practices and map vineyard infrastructure.
  • Scout pests and diseases and help establish treatment thresholds for specific pests.
  • Assist with harvest activities including maturity sampling, harvest equipment preparation and quality control of mechanically and hand-harvested fruit.
  • Support field demonstration plots and other grower education activities.
 
PRECISION VITICULTURE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
Locations: Modesto and Healdsburg, CA
Duration: May – December
Interns assist with research projects and production support initiatives focused on the development , evaluation and commercialization of precision agriculture practices and new technologies for wine grape production. The objective of this research is to improve yield, fruit composition and wine quality. This work is closely linked to and supported by other Winegrowing Research disciplines, our internal production partners and external research collaborators from industry and academia.
What You Will Do:
  • Assist with a wide variety of field experiments, including precision irrigation, mechanization, spatial vineyard management and the application of data analytics.
  • Use remote sensing and GIS for vineyard analysis.
  • Develop, test and validate new technologies for improved vineyard management.
  • Collect fruit samples and determine vine yield components at harvest.
  • Data entry, data configuration and statistical analyses.
 
GRAPE BREEDING RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
Location: Madera, CA
Duration: May - December
Interns assist in projects focused on grapevine improvement, including grape breeding, phenotyping, sensory evaluation of fruit, fruit maturity monitoring and sampling, and harvest for yield component measurements. Work is closely linked to and supported by other Winegrowing Research disciplines, our internal production partners and external research collaborators from industry and academia.
What You Will Do:
  • Phenotyping for traits such as leaf shape, fruitfulness, cluster architecture, clusters per vine, berries per cluster, berry size and skin and flesh color.
  • Fruit sampling for maturity tracking and for research winemaking
  • Tissue collection for genetic evaluation of breeding progenies.
  • Measurement of grapevine yield components and sampling for fruit quality at harvest
 
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) INTERNSHIP
Location: Modesto, CA
Duration: May - December
Interns assist our scientists with the analysis of remote sensing and ground-based data using statistical and image analysis software as well as GIS. The work includes occasional field data collection activities.
What you will do:
  • Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based instrumentation, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or GIS.
  • Processes multispectral and thermal aerial or satellite imagery from different sources, and levels of correction, to create surface reflectance or Land Surface Temperature products used to remotely monitor vegetation physiological status and water use.
  • Monitors quality of remote sensing data collection operations.               
  • Organizes and maintains geospatial data and associated documentation.
  • Participates in fieldwork collecting data or samples. Set up laboratory or field equipment.
 
What You Will Need
  • High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate. 
  • Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the school of Life Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences or Business; OR have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the school of Life Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences or Business.
  • Available for the entire duration of the internship program area(s) of interest.
  • Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Candidates for this position must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Required to obtain a California driver’s license or appropriate state driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs. when necessary.
  • Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • Required to be 21 years of age.
 
What Will Set You Apart
  • Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in the school of Life Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences or Business; OR working towards a Master’s degree in the school of Life Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences or Business.
  • Excellent organizational and team skills and experience managing multiple assignments.
  • Comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
  • Mechanical inclination and an aptitude for design of equipment and manufacturing processes.
 
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Inside/Outside conditions: During crush, work estimated at least 50% (but not limited to) outside with weather of varying types.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.
  • Wet/Slippery conditions vary and may include work in rain.
  • Noise levels may vary. Occasional situations where ear protection is required.
 
Gallo does not sponsor for employment based visas for this position now or in the future.