Harvest Intern

Role Title:

Harvest Cellar Intern

Manager

Cellar Master

Department:

Production - Seasonal Full-time

Location:

Sebastopol

Summary

Faust Wines is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated individual to join us for harvest at our Sebastopol winery. We are a small, passionate team that works with multiple wine grape varietals sourced from our organically farmed estates and grower owned vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties. The position will run September through harvest with an opportunity for the right person to continue their internship beyond the harvest season. Weekly team lunches will be provided as well as many opportunities to explore our critically acclaimed wines. Applicants are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Hourly pay range of $20-$24, plus a one-time $600 sign-on bonus.

Essential Duties

This is a hands-on position, encompassing all aspects of the harvest winemaking process. You will gain experience in all areas of winery operations while working directly with the Winemaking team. This will include, but not be limited to: working on our state of the art crush line, keeping the cellar and winery equipment clean, digging out tanks, topping, sampling, racking, barrel work and helping wherever needed. This role plays a key part in ensuring the success of our team during the upcoming harvest.

Qualifications

• The ability to work independently as well as a valued member of our Winemaking team
• Capable of working safely and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• An interest in the winemaking process
• A positive attitude, open and curious – asks thoughtful questions
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills (English)
• Spanish speaking a plus
• Possess a high attention to detail 
• Must be legally able to work in the USA
• Previous winery experience is desired
• Forklift driving experience a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, such as early mornings, and weekends, to accommodate the needs of harvest operations 
• Ability to climb stairs and lift cases of wine, up to ~50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to sit bend, stoop, twist and walk over uneven surfaces for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to safely operate various machines 
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Company Overview

The Huneeus Vintners family of estates is a collection of wineries and vineyards whose shared vision is guided by the founding philosophy of Agustin and Valeria Huneeus. This philosophy is defined by attentive farming and reverence for the land. The collective experience of our estate team members adds deep value to every Huneeus Vintners property, as we build long-lasting legacies together. Caring for our vineyards with the highest standards delivers fine wines from the most highly regarded growing regions in California and Oregon: Quintessa, Illumination, Favia, Faust, and Leviathan in the Napa Valley, Flowers Vineyard and Winery in the Sonoma Coast and Benton-Lane in the Willamette Valley.