Submission #1422

JUNE-NOVEMBER 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2024

LOCATION: SUNNYSIDE & PROSSER, WA

WHY GALLO?

With a global portfolio of over 100 unique wine and spirits brands like High Noon, Barefoot Wine, New Amsterdam, La Marca, and Apothic, Gallo is the largest family-owned winery in the world. We’re committed to providing you with opportunities for advancement, competitive compensation, benefits, and a work-life balance that supports your well-being!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Since joining the Washington wine industry in 2012, E. & J. Gallo Winery has maintained long term contracts with our growers in Ancient Lakes, the Wahluke Slope, Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain, and the Columbia Valley AVA’s.  Our Grower Relations Department manages and oversees these contracts, ensuring that the fruit from these diverse regions supports the needs of our growing Premium wine programs for Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars, located in Sunnyside & Prosser, Washington. Apply now to be next!

GROWER RELATIONS OPPORTUNITIES:

The Grower Relations Internship Program is searching for qualified candidates to fill 6 month positions (June-November) within our Grower Relations Department. Coastal Winegrowing/Grower Relations strives to procure the highest quality wine grapes while matching demand for our wide array of wines. Interns will support the many different functions of our Grower Relations team, and will gain valuable experience in the following areas: GIS/map building and analysis, grower outreach, crop estimation, pest and disease scouting, harvest scheduling and delivery coordination.  The intern’s essential functions are as follows: 

Support all Grower Relations operations. 

Create and maintain reports to track yield estimation, grape maturity and phenology activity. 

Use GPS technology and the Geographical Information System to implement precision farming and map vineyard infrastructure. 

Participate in pest and disease scouting and help draft treatment thresholds for specific pests. 

Assist with harvest activities including maturity sampling, harvest equipment preparation and quality control of fruit 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in the College of Agriculture or College of Sciences; OR have a Bachelor’s degree in the College of Agriculture or College of Sciences.

Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs. 

Required to climb fixed stairs with handrails and vertical ladders with hoop cages to a height of 12 feet inspecting wine surfaces and on top of grape trucks inspecting loads. 

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. 

Driving to and from varying ranch locations is required. 

Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary. 

Available for the minimum timeframe of the internship, approximately June 2024-November 2024 

Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART:

Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in the above areas of study. 

Skilled at working with individuals from diverse and varied backgrounds. 

General viticulture knowledge 

Grape pest and disease identification. 

Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Statistical Analysis (MiniTab, SAS), GPS Mapping and ArcView at a basic level. 

Basic ability to speak and understand Spanish. 

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 80% (50 Hours a week) outside with weather of varying types.  Work will be performed on weekends, early mornings and some evenings. 

Required to work mostly outside in Dusty/Hot /Cold/Rainy conditions. 

Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs. Noise levels may vary.  Occasional situations where ear protection is required. 

Required to work at heights of 12 feet, on tops of tanks inspecting wine surfaces and on top of grape trucks inspecting loads. 

Compensation:

Hiring Salary Range Posted: $22.50 - $23.50 / hour
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.
Gallo does not sponsor for employment based visas for this position now or in the future.