Joseph Phelps Vineyards is a luxury winery business with two locations: St. Helena and Freestone, California. Our vision is to build and inspire to be the best we can be. We strive for excellence while growing our business and people; remaining respectful to our history, legacy, land and each other.

Come join this dynamic team if you want to grow your knowledge of premium winemaking techniques, contribute to making excellent wine while having lots of fun. The job responsibilities as a vineyard intern will include:

Vine cluster counts to assist with crop estimation
Fruit maturity sampling and processing during harvest
Assist with vineyard pest scouting (insect, fungal, & virus)
Perform data entry and help to maintain data collected in the vineyard or from Vineyard employees
Assist Vineyard Team where needed
Lab experience preferred

Requirements

Strong communication skills and be motivated
Must be able to endure rugged terrain with long outdoor exposure
The ability to work under minimum supervision, maintain accurate data records, and show initiative
A positive outlook and a sense of humor
A valid driver's license, and clean DMV record
ATV experience recommended, but not mandatory
Bilingual skills (Spanish) are a major plus

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, pull 100 pounds at least 20 feet, stand for prolonged periods of time, climb ladders, stairs and catwalks, stoop, bend, lift overhead and kneel. You must be motivated to work hard, able to multi-task and to work long hours and weekends if needed. At least one harvest or previous cellar experience preferred, but not mandatory.

Benefits

$26/hr plus overtime (when applicable)

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