Submission #955

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Grower Relations Internship Program is searching for appropriate candidates to fill 3-6 month positions (June-December) within our Grower Relations Department. Coastal Winegrowing/Grower Relations strives to procure the highest quality wine grapes while matching demand for our wide arrange of wines. Interns will support the many different areas of our Grower Relations team including 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

High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate.

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.

Required to drive to and from varying ranch locations up to 30% of the time.

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



WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

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.

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.



Gallo does not sponsor for employment based visas for this position now or in the future.



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.

During crush, work estimated at 15% - 50% (but not limited to) outside w/ weather of varying types.

Inside/Outside conditions: During crush, work estimated at 80% (50 Hours a week) outside with weather of varying types.

Applicant is required to climb fixed stairs with handrails and vertical ladders with hoop cages to a height of 12 feet. 

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