What are the responsibilities and job description for the Viticulture Intern position at Crimson Wine Group LTD?
Company Background
At Crimson Wine Group, we are the guardians of 1,000 acres of pristine vineyards, iconic estates, forests, and wildlife habitats along the West Coast. Our success stems from the wide range of perspectives that our team brings to every single one of our wines – from vine to bottle and beyond. Our portfolio is cultivated to elevate any occasion and to simply make life better.
At Crimson Wine Group (CWG), we are dedicated to building an inclusive environment with a culture of belonging. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all our team members feel connected, engaged, and can live their true identities at work. Here at CWG, we celebrate the value that comes with inclusivity and different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which all help foster a culture of collaboration and creativity with the wine industry as a whole.
Position Summary
The Viticulture Intern supports the Grower Relations, Vineyard, and Winemaking teams throughout the growing season and harvest. Reporting to the Grower Relations Manager, this role is responsible for grape maturity sampling and processing, vineyard scouting, crop estimation, and vineyard data collection and entry, while gaining hands-on exposure to vineyard and winery harvest operations. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in outdoor vineyard environments under varying weather conditions. Flexible hours, overtime, and occasional night or weekend work may be required during peak harvest periods.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.
- Collect grape berry and cluster samples to monitor vine maturity and support harvest timing decisions, including processing samples and basic lab analysis (Brix, pH, TA).
- Conduct vineyard scouting for pests, diseases, vine health, phenology, irrigation performance, and overall vineyard conditions.
- Assist with crop estimation activities including cluster counts, cluster weights, yield forecasting, and vineyard data collection.
- Perform soil, nutrition, virus, and vine water status sampling and assist with sustainability initiatives and field trials as assigned.
- Accurately record, organize, and enter vineyard and harvest data to support operational and production decisions.
- Support harvest operations as needed, including sample delivery, harvest logistics, crush pad assistance, and coordination with vineyard and winery teams.
- Travel regularly to vineyard sites and maintain a professional working relationship with growers, vendors, and team members.
- Safely operate vehicles, ATVs, forklifts, and other assigned equipment in accordance with company safety policies.
- Assist with general vineyard and Grower Relations activities and perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Skilled in reading maps and following directions to navigate vineyard locations efficiently
- Comfortable working early mornings, weekends, overtime, and flexible hours during harvest
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and on uneven or sloped terrain for extended periods
- Safely operate and maintain company vehicles, materials, and basic agricultural equipment
- Basic knowledge of vineyard operations, vine anatomy, and grape maturity sampling is a plus
- Ability to lift, carry, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks up to 50 lbs
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, required
- Working fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Viticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, Enology, or a related field, preferred
The projected hourly pay range for this position is $20-24 per hour.
This is the projected compensation for the position, however the actual compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as (but not limited to) candidate qualifications, related experience and education, candidate work location and market data. Crimson Wine Group reserves the right to modify the pay range at any time in the future.
Salary : $20 - $24