Viticulture Internship - Rombauer Winery

E. & J. Gallo Winery•Napa, CA

1d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Required to be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data from estate and grower properties across Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, Amador, and El Dorado Counties, with a primary focus on Napa and Sonoma.
Work independently in the field, applying your organization and attention to detail to monitor vine health and support wine quality.
Scout for pests and disease.
Collect soil, water, and plant tissue samples.
Contribute to irrigation recommendations using advanced technologies.
Track vine phenology.
Assist with harvest activities.
Collaborate closely with vineyard and winemaking teams to connect data with outcomes.
Enter and analyze data.
Support yield estimates.
Occasionally operate a forklift at winery properties.