Kinhaven, a small, family-owned, and operated boutique winery and vineyard, located in the heart of the Southside of Walla Walla is seeking a harvest intern. We produce small-lot, premium reds, whites, rosé, and sparkling, sourced from our 8-acre estate, the Walla Walla Valley, and the Columbia Valley AVAs.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain firsthand experience in the winemaking process with a small production team and to enhance their resume.

Looking for a dependable, hardworking, detail-oriented individual with a positive “can-do” attitude. Working directly with the winemaker, potential intern will have the opportunity to be included in many facets of the winemaking process - including, but not limited to;

•  Perform sanitation procedures
•  Sorting fruit
•  Punch downs of red ferments
•  Inoculations/additions to juice and wine
•  Monitoring fermentations
•  Operating crush equipment and presses
•  Draining and pressing of tanks, including shoveling pomace
•  Top and monitor over vintage wines
•  Rackings and transfers of juice and wine

Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
•  Experience with forklift operations a plus, certification preferred
•  Knowledge of the winemaking process
•  An interest/passion in high-end wine and winemaking
•  Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift/carry up to 50lbs
•  Able to communicate effectively
•  Reliable transportation to and from work
•  Must be able to work long hours and varying shifts
•  Willingness to work flexible hours
•  Ability to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in changing weather conditions
•  Enthusiasm, focus, and positive attitude
•  Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Part Time: Mid-September to November
$18+/hour, compensation offered may vary based on candidate qualifications, related experience, and education.