Working directly with our Winemaker and Vineyard Manager, this dynamic role will give you an in-depth understanding of Hirsch Vineyard's viticultural and winemaking practices, allowing you to follow the complete production cycle from vine to bottle. This position works approximately 85% in the vineyard / ranch and 15% in the winery. This role requires a meticulous, hands-on approach to vineyard and cellar work, ensuring that all processes are executed at the highest level of precision and care. This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position with benefits located in Cazadero, CA.

Hirsch Vineyards is a family owned and operated estate winery and vineyard located on the West Sonoma Coast. Farmed biodynamically since 2011, we produce site-specific Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Key responsibilities - vineyard and ranch
•  Monitor and collect vineyard data, such as phenology data, crop estimates, pest and disease scouting, vine health, maturity sampling, etc.
•  Work with Vineyard Manager to generate and distribute weekly farming report
•  Maintain viticultural records; analyze and report on vineyard data.
•  Assist Vineyard Manager with tracking and reporting labor hours.
•  Assist Vineyard Manager with irrigation program and maintenance.
•  Drone operation for vineyard surveying.
•  Plant and soil sampling.
•  Occasionally perform farming activities including but not limited to pruning, suckering, positioning, tucking, tying, hedging, leafing, fruit thinning, spraying, harvesting and irrigation.
•  Work with winemaking and vineyard team to design and implement viticultural experiments.
•  Support ecological and biodynamic farming practices;
•  Support olive production and other non-grape farming activities.
•  Support new vineyard development and replanting projects.
•  Assist with compliance and reporting; help implement, manage and monitor safety procedures and protocols.
•  Support equipment, infrastructure and facilities repairs and maintenance.
•  Assist with maintaining supply inventories; order supplies; pick up and/or facilitate deliveries
•  Support grape customer relations.

Key responsibilities - winery
•  Barrel management, including cleaning, organizing, maintenance, filling
•  Wine sampling, additions, stirring, and topping
•  Bottling
•  Cleaning and sanitizing
•  Forklifting
•  Record keeping (paper and electronic)
•  Fruit processing
•  Occasional fermentation management and monitoring (primary harvest responsibilities will be in the vineyard).
•  Possible other harvest duties dependent on the vintage

Requirements
•  Minimum 3 years vineyard experience.
•  Knowledge of viticulture practices and an understanding of year-round vineyard operations; familiarity with vineyard infrastructure, farming equipment and supplies
•  Experience with biodynamic and/or other ecological farming system preferred but not required; desire and aptitude to learn is sufficient.
•  Winery experience a plus but not required; desire and aptitude to learn is sufficient.
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•  Strong team player.
•  Able to juggle shifting priorities and meet project deadlines.
•  Strong computer skills, including programs such as Excel, Word, email, databases, weather programs and internet.
•  Proficiency in English and Spanish.
•  Valid CA driver’s license.
•  Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; able to walk and stand for most of the day; twist, turn, bend, crouch, extend, climb ladders, and have a full range of motion in all varieties of physical movement.
•  Able to work in all weather conditions including hot/cold temperatures, mud, dust, fog, soft soil, walk in uneven terrain, and ability to shift between indoor and outdoor work environments.
•  Able to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed; able to work at night during the harvest.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Before applying, please confirm your ability to commute daily to the work location (45075 Bohan Dillon Rd., Cazadero, CA). Local housing is provided during harvest if needed.

Hirsch Vineyards LLC is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Hirsch Vineyards to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.