What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harvest Intern position at Copia Vineyards and Winery?
Copia Vineyards is looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our vineyard and cellar team for harvest 2025!
Company Overview
Copia Vineyards, named one of the 15 New California Wineries You Need to Know by Food & Wine Magazine, is located in beautiful Paso Robles wine country. Copia produces about 3,000 cases and focuses on making premium wines that reflect the place in which they are grown. We organically farm two estate vineyards in the Willow Creek and Adelaida Districts in Westside Paso Robles wine country. Copia is certified sustainable and in process of earning Regenerative Organic Certification.
Role Description
We are now seeking a dynamic, positive and hardworking Harvest Intern to join our team this year. This is a seasonal full-time position. The right person will have a flexible schedule from early August through mid-to late-November. We are a tiny and mighty team of super passionate farmers, cellar workers, hospitality junkies, and above all, we LOVE great wine and all the nuance behind crafting an amazing bottle. Being a member of a small team, your work will have a real impact. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to get in on the ground level of a premium winemaking operation to grow their skills and knowledge of the industry. If you have some knowledge about wine and are passionate to learn more, have great attention to detail and take pride in a job well done, we invite you to apply for this opportunity!
Key Qualifications
- Excellent Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to work well with a small team
- Superior time management skills
- Thirst for knowledge and passion for wine
- Ability to work a demanding schedule with long hours and physically challenging jobs
- No matter how small or how large a task is, pride in a job well-done
- Plus points though not required: Previous harvest, lab, winery, vineyard and forklift experience
Responsibilities to Include
- Cellar Work
- Sanitation
- Vineyard Tasks
- Fruit Processing
- Lab Work
Schedule
Flexible Seasonal Full Time Position, Early Aug-Late November
Full availability requested during each week (generally Mon-Sat)
Compensation
$17-19/hr DOE
Discounts on wine
Salary : $17 - $19
