2022 Harvest Internship (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Williams Selyem is hiring interns to join us in Sonoma County for Harvest 2022!

As a leading producer of small-batch Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and Zinfandels, we are passionate about crafting exceptional wines that express the uniqueness of the extraordinary vineyard sites we work with.

We are hiring hardworking, passionate, detail-oriented, and fun individuals to fill out our 2022 harvest crew. Interns work closely with the winemaking team and play a crucial role in crafting our wines.

Duties include:
•  Fermentation management: punch downs and foot treading
•  Crush pad operations: grape receival and processing
•  Draining tanks by gravity, pressing, and barrel filling
•  Yeast and bacteria culture propagation and inoculations
•  Grape maturity sampling and processing
•  Topping, cleaning, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:
•  At least one harvest experience and previous forklift experience is preferred
•  General knowledge of winemaking and viticulture
•  Ability to climb, bend, stand for prolonged lengths of time, and lift 50 lbs.
•  Ability to work long, flexible hours through busy harvest time
•  Candidates must be at least 21 years of age by start of internship
•  Ability to lawfully work in the USA

Candidates should be organized, accurate, and be able to efficiently multi-task. Successful interns have a good understanding of winemaking concepts and have a positive attitude. We strive to form a diverse crew that works tightly together, so being a team player is key.

The internship begins in early August and continues through October. Hourly pay rate is determined based on experience. Lunch is provided and snacks are supplied.