ABOUT ECO TERRENO:
Companies, like great wines, are not just produced; rather they are carefully cultivated. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team at Eco Terreno where we employ our experience in winemaking with time honored traditions in a healthy respect for the land. With 140-acres of organically certified land, planted primarily to vineyards in Alexander Valley near Cloverdale, we are one of the leading wine farms in Northern California.

We believe our choices are opportunities to directly impact our future. We embrace the challenges and strive to nurture our planet and its inhabitants. By committing to being part of the solution, as opposed to part of the problem, we hope to inspire others to do the same. It may not be the most profitable or quickest path to success, but it is the most responsible and caring. We are confident small steps create greater strides and are grateful to share our journey with you.

As a company we echo the holistic habitat of our farm and thoughtfully embrace intention in everything we do. The caring hands that tend our fruit and the participants in our journey to share our wine with you, are valued as friends and family. By extending strong living wages and benefits to our team, which are far above industry standards, we are authentic in our purpose and our passion.

SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Vineyard Manager, Winemaker, and other Eco Terreno Vineyards (ETV) leadership team, assist with duties required to maintain the company’s Organic viticultural vineyard programs. Eco Terreno vineyards sit in the famous Alexander Valley, in Cloverdale CA. Key responsibilities will entail: helping to maintain good viticultural farming practices leading to the production of the highest quality grapes possible and assisting in the monitoring and collection of vineyard data. The intern will be an integral part of the team in understanding what is occurring in the vineyard in order to make decisions in real time.
This is a seasonal role, anticipated to last 3 months. Potential ability to transition to long-term employment for eligible candidates.

VINEYARD ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vineyard Programs
Perform data collection, analysis and create reports for cluster sampling, water potential sampling, cluster weights, and Brix sampling utilizing the agricultural database
Learn the rhythm of biodynamics and how the practices are applied throughout the season
Monitor vineyard for pests, diseases, nutrition, cover crop health, and vine health
Participate in the irrigation regime to meet vine water needs
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pest control programs under direction of Vineyard Manager
Conduct vine nutrition analysis status through periodic petiole and SAP analysis samples and summarize findings for team
Measure soil nutrition status through periodic soil samples and summarize findings for team
Integrate and summarize vine and soil nutrition data for team to make real time management decisions
Under the direction of the ETW management team, input, and monitor irrigation schedules to meet canopy growth and fruit quality expectations
Participate in grape harvest
Vineyard Manager will assign special projects as needed and other duties as assigned


Field Viticulture Data Collection Program
Ensure viticulture, grape yields, phenological, weather, and fruit chemistry data are collected and reported in an accurate and timely manner
Assist in the development and maintenance of Viticulture Plans, annual Vintage Summary Report and other viticultural reports

Wine Farm Program
Assist in chicken movement in vineyard as assigned
Assist with production garden and orchard as assigned
Assist with Farmer’s Market when needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience: Currently enrolled in a credential education program/ viticulture experience (preferred).
Language: Fluent in English with strong oral and communication skills. Basic Spanish (preferred).
Skills: Capability and desire to learn relevant vineyard computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and database programs.
Knowledge: Good knowledge of vine physiology, phenology, morphology, and water relations (preferred). Knowledge of soils, soil chemistry, plant nutrition, and pest management (preferred).
Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s automobile insurance requirements.
Full time availability for position, including some night and weekend work during harvest.
Other: must have valid documentation to meet US work requirements, no assistance with Visas will be provided.

OTHER PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Spanish language skills.
Technical machinery operations experience
The above information is representative of the work performed in this position; however, it is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.