Viticulture Research Internship (June - December) 2027

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Viticulture Research Internship (June - December) 2027

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Modesto, CA | Madera, CA | Healdsburg, CA

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Full-time

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Viticulture Research Internship (June - December) 2027

Job Req ID: 107580

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Onsite,

Application Close Date: 11/15/2026

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour

Duration: 6 months (June - December, 2027)

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A Taste of What Youll Do

Join our dynamic team as a Viticulture or Grape Breeding Research Intern and immerse yourself in the innovative world of wine grape production. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive our success. As an intern, you will play an integral role in advancing precision growing practices and cutting-edge technologies aimed at enhancing yield, fruit composition, and wine quality. Collaborate with experts from various Winegrowing Research disciplines, and engage with our internal partners and esteemed collaborators from industry.

We invite individuals passionate about viticulture and grape breeding, who are eager to learn and contribute to the future of wine production, to apply. Embrace the chance to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact in a field that values innovation and collaboration.

Placement Opportunities:

Plant Breeding

• Interns support the characterization of a wide variety of grapevine phenotypic traits including bud fruitfulness, cluster architecture, cluster and berry size, berry color and canopy structure.
• Tasks include field data collection, collection of tissues for genetic analysis, fruit sampling for maturity and compositional analyses, and the determination of vine yield components at harvest.
• Interns become familiar with a large number of diverse grape species and their specific attributes utilized for the genetic improvement of wine grape cultivars.

Viticulture Interns

• Interns assist with a wide variety of vineyard experiments involving irrigation, canopy management, mechanization, spatial variability, and the application of data analytics for vineyard management.
• Tasks include field data collection, operation of sensors and field instrumentation for measuring vine water status and leaf gas exchange, fruit sampling and the determination of vine yield components at harvest.
• Interns are exposed to a wide variety of commercial wine grape growing practices, grape varieties, and wine grape production regions in California.

What Youll Need

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelors degree or Masters degree OR have obtained a Bachelors degree or Masters degree in the following areas: School of Life Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, School of Engineering, 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 drivers 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 drivers license based on the positions location within 30 days of hire.
• Required to drive to and from varying ranch locations up to 30% of the time.
• 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.
• Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

To view a full job description, please click here.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports 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.

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• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, 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.
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