Summerwood Winery & Inn, located on the West side of Paso Robles, is seeking a focused and detail-oriented intern to assist with the 2024 harvest. This hands-on position will provide experience in all areas of winemaking from grape to bottle.
DUTIES of the POSITION INCLUDE:
· Vineyard and Cellar Sampling
· Laboratory Analysis (Brix, pH, TA, FSO2)
· Processing Grapes – sorting, loading presses, barreling down juice/wine, performing additions
· Fermentation Management – monitor tanks and barrels, punch-downs, emptying fermentation tanks
· Barrel Work – filling, racking
· Cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES of CANDIDATE:
· Highly motivated and hardworking with a passion for wine and winemaking
· Dependable and willing to work long, extended hours including weekends
· Availability from approximately early August through early December
· Ability to read, write and communicate in English along with basic math skills
· Possess current driver’s license and have clean DMV record; forklift experience desired
WINERY WORK and CONDITIONS REQUIRE that EMPLOYEES are ABLE to:
· Walk, stand, bend or kneel for prolonged periods
· Frequently move up and down stairs
· Lift up to 60 pounds
· Work in areas that may be cold, wet and noisy
· Function in hot outdoor temperatures and conditions
· Traverse uneven vineyard terrain
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a small winemaking team on all aspects of harvest and winery operations. We look forward to hearing from you and why you would be a great addition to our team!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person