Winemaking & Spirits Distillation Internship

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Winemaking and Spirits Distillation Internship

Duration: July-December 2025

California Locations: Modesto, Fresno, Livingston and Lodi, CA

New York Location: Canandaigua, NY

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

• Applications will not be reviewed until the posting close date.

Immerse yourself in the forefront of grape cultivation, winemaking, and distillation with Gallo's cutting-edge technologies. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in producing high-quality wines and spirits, collaborating with industry professionals on essential production practices and research projects. Our production sites craft nearly 100 million cases annually, driven by a passion for excellence and a culture of continuous improvement. For nearly a century, Gallo has been a global leader in wine and spirits innovation. This five-to-six-month program, starting in early summer, offers comprehensive technical training and professional development, welcoming diverse academic backgrounds. Join us and make your mark in the alcohol beverage industry.

Placement Opportunities

• Winemaking Interns assist with production winemaking at the commercial scale at one of our wineries.
• Research Winemaking Interns assist with the production of small-lots – with volumes ranging from 10-gallons to 1,000-gallons.
• Spirits Distillation Interns assist with the commercial production of brandy, whiskey, rum, flavored vodkas, hard seltzers, and other spirits.

Winemaking

Locations: Modesto, Fresno, Livingston and Lodi, CA; and Canandaigua, NY.

A Taste of What You’ll Do

• Work and learn from winemakers responsible for the production of table wines, sparkling wines, flavored wines and other beverages.

• Participate in product evaluations and trials including, but not limited to, sample acquisition, production practices and fermentation monitoring.
• Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation.
• Perform fining, blending and other winemaking trials.
• Participate in the production, sensory evaluation and bottling of commercial wines and beverages.

Research Winemaking

Locations: Modesto, Livingston, and Healdsburg, CA

A Taste of What You’ll Do

• Engage hands-on in every winemaking step, from grape crush to bottling. Our facilities support statewide research and enable production from diverse California winegrowing regions.
• Gain experience in producing various wine styles, including white, red, sparkling, and dessert wines, while working with numerous grape varieties and winemaking methods
• Grape receiving, crushing, and pressing.
• Fermentation monitoring, filtration, ingredient additions, and post-fermentation treatments.
• Assist with bench, pilot, and plant scale experiments, including recording and documenting data.
• Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation.

Spirits Distillation

Location: Modesto, CA

A Taste of What You’ll Do

• Learn from experienced distillers producing a variety of spirits. Spirits-making is an area of rapid growth for Gallo and the environment is dynamic as we learn how to distill and craft new beverages.
• Manage bench-scale trials to problem solve current production issues.
• Evaluate process improvements in making and managing our spirits portfolio.
• Monitor fermentation and distillation facilities during harvest.
• Participate in spirits tasting and sensory evaluation.

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 School of Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible for this internship, such as ag business, psychology, 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.
• Required to travel to and from varying winery locations up to 10% of the time.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs. when necessary.
• Required to work at heights of 50 feet, on tops of tanks inspecting wine surfaces when necessary.
• Required to be 21 years of age.
• 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 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 the school of Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering; OR working towards a Master’s degree in the school of Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering.
• 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.

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Compensation

• Hiring Salary Range Posted: $22.50 - $26.00 / hour

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a work-life balance supporting 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

• Gallo 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 and incentive plans, 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.

Requisition ID: 104922 

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Locations: Canandaigua, NY 14424; Modesto, CA 95354; Livingston, CA 95334; Lodi, CA 95240; Fresno, CA 93727; Healdsburg, CA 95448

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