Viticultural Intern

The Seasonal Viticulture Intern for HALL Family of Wines is an integral member of the Vineyard Team for the growing and harvest seasons. This individual is responsible for many of the essential activities performed during the growing season that yield the high-quality fruit at harvest for our ultra-premium wine production. The Viticulture Intern primarily assists the Grower Representative to collect scouting data and water stress measurements, perform crop estimations, and maturity sampling at harvest.

Responsibilities Include:

General vineyard scouting and monitoring throughout growing and harvest seasons (e.g., pests, diseases, water stress, nutrition, and weeds)
Phenological data collection (i.e., budbreak, bloom, and veraison dates)
Crop yield forecasting (e.g., cluster/shoot counts and cluster counts/weights)
Petiole collection for nutrient analyses
Vine water status monitoring (e.g., visual observations, pressure bombs)
Soil sample collection for chemical composition and biological pests
Distribution uniformity testing of irrigation systems
Research trial set-up and data collection
All sources of data collection, entry, and possible analysis (e.g., scouting notes and observations)
Collect and process grape berry sugar samples from assigned blocks during harvest
Assist in laboratory grape berry maturity analyses, as needed
Assist in identifying and marking specific sampling and harvesting areas for each vineyard block
Check on individual vineyards during harvest for quality control

Qualifications
Agricultural experience or Viticulture/Horticulture education preferred but not required
A valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required
Previous winery or harvest experience is beneficial but not required
Computer proficiency is necessary
Possess a positive attitude, disciplined work ethic, and good communication skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working alone
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to walk long distances on uneven or hilly terrain
Ability to work outdoors for long hours in a variety of hot and cold climates
Flexible and willing to work varying shifts, overtime, and weekends
Drive long distances to vineyards
Safely handle and utilize ATVs
Assist with any additional department needs, as directed by management

This is a full-time, minimum 40 hrs./week, plus overtime, paid hourly seasonal internship position
Seasonal need expected April - November