About The Company & Position:

We are a small team vineyard operation that includes over 200 acres planted in Carneros. We are hoping to find an ideal employee that can hit the ground running and be the crew supervisor and liaison between our vineyard crew and the administrative side of the business. We are looking for candidates that possess the following qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years prior experience working in viticulture and in vineyard settings.
- Exhibits knowledge of current viticulture and vineyard management tasks and applications.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bilingual (fluent in Spanish and English).
- Ability to manage work teams, both vineyard crew and equipment operators, and delegate vineyard tasks appropriately as needed.
- Detail oriented — able to collect and track vineyard observation data, vineyard crew efficiency and productivity, information needed to complete state and county required reporting, and any other information that is relevant to vineyard management and its practices.
- Experience with or a willingness to learn administrative employee management and onboarding/offboarding procedures. Such as, but not limited to: manage employee hours and complete timesheets for review and submission, facilitate (distribute, review, translate, and collect) the completion of necessary employment documentation, conduct seasonal and onboarding employee training as needed (related training materials will be provided), document health and safety or HR related incidents, and collect or distribute any other related materials from vineyard personnel.
- Ability to teach employees how to complete vineyard management tasks as well as observe and provide feedback and guidance on how to improve performance.
- Ability to make decisions quickly and make last minute adjustments to previously determined plans or schedules based on environmental, external, or internal needs.
- Experience with dismissing and hiring vineyard employees as needed.
- Basic computer skills that include, but are not limited to: email, spreadsheets, vineyard management software, etc.
- Adherence to and enforcement of company rules, regulations, policies, and health and safety programs.
- Confidence in written and verbal bilingual communication skills that are thorough, effective, and proactive.
- Comfortable with encouraging and receiving employee feedback and concerns to share with company administration and management.
- Ability to follow-up and follow-through on any communication regarding responsibilities, decisions, issues, etc.
- Passion for employee equity, health, safety, happiness, and well-being to ensure job satisfaction and that the best possible work environment is provided by administration and management.
- Clean driving record free of any recent DUIs or other related infractions.
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs.


Job-Related Qualities:

Leadership

Taking charge and leading by example is a necessary quality that is critical to the success of this position. Conducting yourself with honesty and integrity is a priority. We not only want someone who has the physical ability and knowledge required of the role, but an individual who can educate and inspire others that work around them.

Accountability

Being we are a small company, this position comes with a fair amount of autonomy and self-regulation. We require that any inquiring candidates display a level of respect for our organization by not abusing the authority given to them. We expect a prompt line of communication if/when something needs attention or there is an area of concern in the vineyard.

Professionalism

It is our intention to promote an inclusive workplace environment and culture that centers around safety, respect and professionalism. We need the person in this position to be willing to enforce the established codes of conduct to ensure all employees are safe and secure within their work environment.

Growth

We encourage all employees to explore continuing education opportunities and expand their knowledge base. Ideal candidates should desire a growing level of personal and professional development and should not feel stagnate in their role with our company. This role will bring you onto our team and into our company family where you will be valued and respected, first and foremost, as an individual. Our hope is for you to make a positive impact within our operation and that we will make a positive impact within your life.

To Apply
Respond to this posting with your resume and cover letter. Applicants will be contacted directly by the company.