Geospatial Data Science Internship 2027

E. & J. Gallo Winery; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wine shop access

Job summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery is offering a GIS (Geospatial Data Science) internship focused on advancing digital agriculture practices in wine grape production.

You will analyze geospatial data from satellite, drone imagery, soil maps, climate info, and ground observations to support yield and quality improvements. You'll use Python and R, with cloud computing to automate spatial data processing and help build robust spatial databases.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the specified fields.
• Available for the entire duration of the internship program.
• Strong applied technical and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Interns will develop and apply GIS and remote sensing solutions for vineyard management and grape production.
• Assigned tasks include using machine learning to monitor crop health, disease detection, yield prediction, and vine water status.
• Learn how GIS is applied to wine grape production across California regions and varieties.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Python

R

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering/Agri/Natural Resources

Tools

Python

R

Job description

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*Important Information* Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date.Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the internship to qualify.

We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

A Taste of What You’ll Do

Join our team as a GIS (Geospatial Data Science) and be at the forefront of innovation in wine grape production. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse talents and perspectives drive our success in advancing digital agriculture practices. As an intern, you will contribute to research and production support initiatives that aim to enhance yield, fruit composition, and wine quality. You will work alongside experts from various Winegrowing Research disciplines and collaborate with internal partners and leading industry and academic collaborators.

You will process and analyze geospatial data from satellite and drone imagery, soil maps, climate information, and ground observations. Using machine learning, you will contribute to projects involving crop health monitoring, disease detection, yield prediction, and vine water status. You will also use Python, R, and cloud computing to automate spatial data processing and help develop accurate, high-quality spatial databases.

• Interns will develop and apply GIS and remote sensing solutions for advancing vineyard management and grape production practices.


• Assigned tasks include utilizing machine learning techniques to monitor crop health, disease detection, yield prediction, and vine water status.


• Interns will learn how GIS is applied to wine grape production across a wide-range of California production regions, grape varieties, and growing practices.

Embrace this opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.

What You’ll Need

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the School of Computer Science, School of Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Life Science, or Natural Resources; OR have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the School of Computer Science, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences or Natural Resources.


• Available for the entire duration of the internship program area(s) of interest.


• Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


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


• Required to be 21 years of age.

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.

The Fine Print

• 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.


• It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.