Viticulture Harvest Intern (Central Coast)

Duckhorn Portfolio • San Luis Obispo, CA

332d • $20 - $23

About The Position

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company, established in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. The company features a portfolio of revered wineries, including Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing, and Postmark. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience with a diverse range of vineyards throughout the Central Coast sub-regions and to work closely with premium winegrowers and multiple brands. The role involves regular visits to contracted grower vineyards in the Central Coast region, assisting the Viticulture & Grower Relations team with vineyard scouting, crop estimates, and grape maturity sampling. Additionally, the position includes assisting with irrigation uniformity checks and data collection for ongoing vineyard trials, requiring long drives and independent work. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and good communication skills.

Requirements

• Viticulture or Plant Science coursework preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong Computer skills, including Excel and Word, GIS software experience a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record - may require the use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Wine Industry experience a plus.
• Must be a self-starter with strong work ethic - this position involves working independently for extended periods of time with expectations to remain on task.
• Good communication skills - verbal and written.
• Must be able to work outside for extended lengths of time during period of extreme weather.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the wine industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field scouting for common vineyard pests, disease, and nutrient issues.
• Collect phenological data for entry and management.
• Assist Grower Relations team with maintaining grower database up to date.
• Assist with crop estimation process - cluster counts and data input.
• Assist with Irrigation Uniformity checks.
• Provide support to the Estate vineyard Team as needed.
• Provide logistical support at harvest as needed.
• Understand and follow all safety protocols as outlined in the company IIPP and as required by OSHA.

Benefits

• The hourly range for this position is $20 - $23.
• Seasonal Full Time On-site Internship based in San Miguel, CA.
• Discounts on wine and merchandise.
• Sick time accrual.
• A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
• A company that promotes from within, provides great training and development programs and opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed