JOB Hiring Range: $16/hour

Under the supervision of the Viticulture/Enology Director and assisting the full-time Assistant II, Southwest Wine Center, this position is the skilled labor/assistant for the various winemaking, vineyard, and tasting room tasks. Responsibilities include assisting students with labs and Practicum work.

Duties:

Operates point of sale system, including cash and credit card transactions
Greet guests, perform wine tastings, on-site sales and tours
Maintain the physical presence and cleanliness of the winery & tasting room
Performs data entry and reporting functions; filing and other clerical duties, as needed
May get labs prepared and assist faculty to provide support to practicum students
Provides skilled labor tasks related to the winemaking at the Southwest Wine Center
Handling off-site events, wine sales, and program promotion
Generating daily sales and inventory reporting
Daily balance of cash at the YC Southwest Wine Center
May provide safety instructions and materials for students
May use equipment to implement tasks
May get labs prepared and provide support to practicum students
May compile data for reports
Provides skilled labor tasks related to the installation and maintenance of YC vineyards
May coach and/or instruct students one-on-one in various viticulture skill sets
May assist faculty in conducting and managing viticulture related tasks
Obtain green and blue applicators cards
Other related duties as assigned

Requires flexibility to work non-traditional business hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings; occasional travel is also required. This is a temporary part-time position working 0-19 hours per week as scheduled.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES - Must have, or be working towards, a degree or certificate in Enology

Because of the nature of this position, must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to perform skilled labor tasks related to the winemaking and tasting room operations at the Southwest Wine Center
Must be able to display expertise in areas of responsibility
Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills
Positive problem solving skills and attention to detail
Basic knowledge of winemaking and laboratory equipment
Excellent record keeping and time management skills
Arizona Title 4 liquor license training, or ability to obtain
Yavapai County food workers training, or ability to obtain
Forklift training, or ability to obtain
Excellent customer service skills including in-person and telephone
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and adhere to deadlines
Ability to work independently under general supervision SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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