Seasonal Technical Viticulture Intern

About the role#

The Seasonal Technical Viticulture Intern supports viticulture teams across California’s premier wine regions, including the Northern Coast. This role offers hands-on experience working with an iconic portfolio of brands. Interns contribute to vine health monitoring, water stress assessment, maturity sampling, and crop estimation across a diverse range of grape varieties.

What you'll do#

• Monitor vine health through regular field scouting for pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies.
• Collect and record vine water stress data.
• Conduct maturity sampling across assigned vineyard blocks and assist with crop estimation to inform harvest timing.
• Utilize GIS (ArcGIS) and precision agriculture tools to capture, record, and analyze vineyard data.
• Support data collection for vineyard trials and experiments conducted by the technical viticulture team.
• Track vine phenology and collect plant, soil, and water samples for laboratory analysis.

What you'll need#

• Bachelor’s Degree in Viticulture, Enology, Agricultural Science, or a related field, or current enrollment in an undergraduate program in one of these disciplines.
• Working knowledge of viticulture, enology, or agricultural science principles.
• Demonstrated interest in viticulture or agricultural science.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy in field data recording.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable conditions, including early mornings, weekends, and extended hours during peak harvest season.
• Ability to lift or carry materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to drive independently between vineyard locations.

Location & details#

• Location: St Helena, California.
• Term: Summer 2026 through October.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: $23.56–$25.48 per hour.
• Status: Full-time, paid internship.