Submission #1244

Position Purpose
The Harvest Winemaking Intern position allows recent college graduates the opportunity and exposure to winemaking projects and tasks which may coincide with the Intern’s academic and/or career interest. This allows for broad exposure to the organization with supervision and mentoring, which creates a professional network and real-life work experiences during the harvest season.

Under general supervision, the Harvest Winemaking Intern is responsible for providing technical and logistical support by performing various Harvest-related winemaking duties which may vary depending on location. This position may also assist in implementing and monitoring winemaking trials and small experimental lots and may work with production teams to perform routine duties as directed. This internship is located at Alba Coast Winery in Paicines, CA.

Essential Duties
Performs chemical analysis of grapes, juice, fermenters, wine
Operates analytical instrumentation according to standard operating procedures
Executes wine fining trials
Makes standards and stock chemicals
Performs data entry & Reviews previous history
Monitors inventory of lab supplies
Completes daily laboratory startup including:
calibration of certain instruments
standardization of chemicals
Completes lab shutdown following the lab SOP


Non-Essential Duties
Maintains a strong customer service relationship with our internal customers
Pulls samples from tanks
Maintains cleanliness and organization within the lab
*Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Viticulture, Enology, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Biochemistry or other science related field preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong organizational skills
Strong reading, writing, communication and mathematical skills
Solid winemaking theory, wine sensory, communication/presentation and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure during harvest with many different people and departments
Experience with Microsoft Office and proficiency with Excel
Ability to work overtime hours and weekends
Team player and able to work with others
Must be able to work rapidly and accurately, performing multiple tasks simultaneously
Certificates and Licenses

Acceptable driving history with valid Driver’s License
Working Conditions
Most activities take place in lab, office or winery environment
Must be able to work extended hours during the harvest season and rotating shifts throughout the year
In the lead up to harvest, some vineyard visits will be performed where the temperatures may reach 100F
Work Standards
Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
Follows all Company policies and procedures
Additional Comments
Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $18.00 to $20.00.



Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.



Delicato Family Wines offers its temporary employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance component includes medical coverage. In addition you will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with a generous company match, and sick time accrual.



Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.