Harvest Vineyard Intern (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Pahlmeyer Winery

  St. Helena, California

DATES
Approximate Start Date – Late April 2019 
Finish - End of Harvest 2019 
Duration dependent on season.
Approximately 40 hours a week

LOCATION
Pahlmeyer's Napa Valley estate property, and several Grower properties.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Harvest Vineyard Intern will work closely with the Viticulturist. Training will be provided. Duties are, but not limited to:
-Pest/disease scouting and phenology tracking.
-Collecting leaf and petiole samples for nutrient analysis. 
-Stem water potential readings with a pressure chamber instrument.
-Release of beneficial insects
-Assist in various vineyard trials 
-Assist in spray program setup
-Collecting maturity samples.
-Collect cluster counts and weights for crop estimations
-Processing samples, running analysis (Brix, pH, TA), and reporting results.
-Monitoring harvest picks (Day and Night) 
-Communicating harvest tonnage and delivery timing with the winery.
-Confirming fruit delivery from vineyard to winery.
-Accurately maintaining harvest records and reporting results.
-Participating in fruit processing and other winery duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS
-The Harvest Vineyard Intern will provide their own reliable vehicle capable of navigating vineyard terrain. Mileage reimbursement will be provided.
-Must have valid driver license and clean driving record 
-Excellent oral and written communication
-A positive attitude.
-Attention to detail.
-Punctuality and strong work ethic 
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer systems 
-Affinity for the outdoors.
-Ability to handle basic elements of nature 
-Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs 
-Ability to work early morning hours, extended daily shifts, and weekends.
-Some harvest experience required
-Spanish speaking skills desired but not necessary.