Title: Harvest Intern
Location: Santa Ynez Valley/Lompoc
We are seeking an exceptional winery employee to join our team for the 2024 harvest. Candidates for this position can expect to work in tandem with our tightly knit winemaking team through all aspects of harvest. We will be working exclusively with our organically farmed estate vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in hands-on winemaking where wine quality is the top priority.
Duties will include:
pumpovers and punchdowns
fruit processing operations
lots of cleaning and sanitizing
support vineyard operations, season permitting.
What we require:
Strong verbal/written communication skills
Cautious and safety-minded approach
Reliability and self-motivation
Strong attention to detail and pride in work
Able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and work on your feet in a fast-paced environment
A valid permit to work in US
Harvest days can be long, physically demanding, and rigorous! Applicants should anticipate working long hours, 5-6 days per week, as is customary with any harvest season. Overtime will be paid at California’s standard rate.
Interns should have reliable transportation. We do not provide transportation or housing but will assist in finding accommodation if needed.
Start Date: Late August 2024
End Date: November/December 2024 (depending on harvest)
Please email a cover letter along with your resume