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Harvest cellar intern

Sunset Hills Vineyard

On-Site + Housing Included > Purcellville, VA

Job Description:

*Includes off-site housing*

Sunset Hills Vineyard is a premier family-owned and operated winery located in Loudoun County, Virginia. We farm 60 acres of Virginia fruit with varieties that include Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Albariño. Under new ownership, we've made a hard push for world class level quality with investment in the vineyard and cellar including Pellenc optical sorting and concrete red fermentation tanks. We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to be part of our winemaking team to create top quality wines. Duties include:

•  Cleaning and sanitation
•  Crush pad receiving and processing
•  Equipment operation - destemmer, must pump, press, etc
•  Forklift operation
•  Pumpovers and punchdowns
•  Additions and inoculations
•  Barrel work (filling, stirring, topping)

The ideal candidate will possess:

•  High standards for reliability and quality of work
•  Previous harvest experience
•  Formal education in enology / viticulture
•  Interest in winemaking as a career
•  Excellent organization and time management skills
•  Ability to follow written instructions
•  Willingness to work extended hours when needed
•  Ability to work safely and adhere to all SOPs
•  Ability to work as part of a team or individually
•  Desire to meet and maintain high standards of cellar operation
•  "I'm done, what's next?" attitude
•  Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

•  Ability to climb stairs
•  Ability to stand for extended periods of time
•  Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
•  Ability to work in an environment that can be wet, cold, or warm.

You must be currently authorized to work in the US. The position starts the first week of September and runs till December. This position is eligible for overtime. Please respond with a resumé and a short description about who you are and what motivates you to work in this industry.

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Tuesday, April 30th
Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Category:
Job Level:
Internship/Seasonal
Compensation:
$‌2O.OO Housing included

Contact Information:

Sunset Hills Vineyard
Sasha Andrievsky