POSITION OVERVIEW: Brittan Vineyards and Brittan Consulting are currently seeking an experienced, industrious and good-humored cellar intern to join our small team for the busy harvest season (August 26-Oct 31). Located in downtown McMinnville, OR, we craft thoughtful, site-expressive Pinot noir and Chardonnay from carefully farmed, acclaimed vineyards in a modern 200T winemaking facility. We believe that great wine is made with intent, thoughtfulness and vigilance. Candidates should ideally have some experience performing cellar operations carefully and with great attention to detail; small winery experience encouraged, but not required. We take great pride in our work and also in our workplace, where there is a strong culture of community, comradery, education and personal growth. This position is an integral part of the Brittan Consulting harvest team and is involved with all aspects of harvest operations and analysis, from vineyard sampling and fruit receival to barreling down.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in all harvest activities including vineyard sampling, cap management (including manual punchdowns), additions, racking, pressing and barreling
Complete cellar work orders according to winery protocols
Contribute to maintaining a clean, organized cellar and laboratory
Assist with grape processing by setting up, sanitizing, loading, operating and cleaning the press and red processing line
Additional duties may include basic laboratory equipment operation, vineyard sampling and analysis (pH/TA/Brix) and daily brix and temps
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in a physically demanding workplace preferred. One to two harvests in wine production; studies in related field preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
High level of interest and motivation for the wine industry
Ability to follow directions with great attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Highly spatial, organized and socially intelligent
Ability to adapt effectively to changing situations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work irregular shifts, long hours and weekends, when required (typically 6 days/week)
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
Ability to drag wine hoses, climb ladders and stairs and work at elevated heights
Hourly pay, overtime eligible.