Harvest Production Internship at Cass Winery

Job Description:

Cass Winery
Cass Vineyard & Winery is a three-time Central Coast Winery of the Year recipient. Name one of the 11 best wineries in the US by Men’s Journal. It is located on the east side of Paso Robles (Paso Robles is located about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles; it’s approximately 3.5 hours to either city) about 15 minutes from the town center. Our vineyard is certified sustainable, and we have 145 acres under vine. We will only produce approximately 250 tons of grapes. Although considered a Rhone house we also produce Bordeaux varieties.
We are searching for a qualified individual to join our harvest team for 2025. You would work as part of a small crew that participates in all aspects of harvest operations as listed below and would need to be self-sufficient and motivated.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position itself is very versatile and cellar duties include but are not limited to: cap management (pump-overs, punch-downs, delestage), crush pad duties (sorting, cleaning etc.), inoculations, additions, brix and temp reading, drains, racks, digs, barrel work), cleaning/sanitizing, vineyard sampling, of course lots of cleaning, plus inclusion in tastings and the exposure to a wide array of job duties within the winery.
DAYS/HOURS
During active harvest expect to work six days a week; we always make sure you get one day off, and we usually do not crush on the weekends so those are usually lighter days. During the week we try to keep the days to 12-hour days (normal overtime rules apply; 1.5 times pay after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
START DATE
The position would run late August/ through end of October.
WANT TO JOIN THE CASS TEAM?
To apply submit cover letter, resume, and say what your favorite beer is.
This is a full-time position with a commitment to work the schedule as stated above.
Cass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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