Job Description:

Looking for a Vineyard Manager for immediate start. We are a 35 acre vineyard in the Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA

Hands on responsibility of the entire farming operation relative to the many facets of grape growing for the production of our wine. Work collaboratively with the owners and winemaker to determine a farming plan for our 35 acre vineyard. Is responsible for ensuring that productivity, quality, sustainability of crop, and that all goals and objectives of the vineyard are met. Is a team player, aware of the business as a whole and willingly assists in other areas when needed or called upon.

Essential Job Functions:

Direct responsibility with hands on approach to all daily operations involved in running of the vineyard
Develop and coordinate farming plan with owners and winemaker for all properties
Work closely with winemaker and owners on viticulture practices and how practices tie to final winemaking goals, including long term production plans and quality expectation
Vine Management, including pruning, shoot thinning and positioning, training, and canopy management – provide recommendation on canopy management and irrigation
Execute monitoring of vine and soil nutrition, developing recommendations for amendments as needed
Identify and monitor for vine pest & disease issues as well as pesticide application
Sample and monitor crop level and maturity during harvest
Harvest operations – hand harvesting
Machinery operations
Irrigation & Trellis – monitoring and repairs
Chemical application and recording processes
Responsible for care and maintenance of all vineyard equipment
Manage and hire vineyard crew
Ability to move equipment on trailers between vineyards

Requirements and Experience:

Knowledge of vineyard operations and farming practices/procedures, including vine nutrition, pest/disease management, irrigation and environmental management
Understands and is able to meet the requirement of working outdoors in all seasons/conditions
Ability to lift 50lbs with regularity
Proven experience and understanding of requirements and flexibility relating to hours worked during harvest season
5+ years of East Coast Vineyard Management experience preferred
NC pesticide license
Valid driver’s license
Good Mechanical skills for fixing equipment and keeping it running

Key Competencies:

Strong analytical and creative thinking skills for effective decision-making problem solving
Ability to focus on multiple tasks and deadlines, and effectively prioritize and manage them; strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, and a positive team oriented attitude
Strong logistical planning skills
Is forward thinking and proactive. Has the ability to develop an effective plan
Demonstrates integrity, is forthright, accepts responsibility, is personally accountable, straightforward, truthful, and of good character.
Maintains a positive approach with a can-do attitude. Instills confidence that tasks will be done according to the plan, and on time. Results oriented.
Ability to work independently
Has the will to win, the desire to do well, and strives to be an overachiever.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

Thursday, April 24th

Type of Work:

Full Time

Job Category:

Vineyards

Job Level:

Mid-Level

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Year round work

Ability to Commute:

Hendersonville, NC 28792 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Hendersonville, NC 28792: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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