Submission #941

We are hiring hardworking, passionate, detail-oriented, and fun individuals to fill out our 2022 harvest crew. The Williams Selyem Harvest 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 very 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 approximately in early August and continues through October. There is an opportunity to work for an extended period post-harvest depending on individual performance. Hourly pay rate is determined based on experience.