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Harvest 2023

 

 

Are you looking for a job that is both exciting and rewarding? Do you love the
smell of fermenting grapes and the sound of pumps whirring? Do you have a strong
back and a sense of humor? If so, then this position may be for you!
Cathedral Ridge Winery (Hood River, OR) is looking for a new team member to
join our cellar/production crew for the 2023 vintage.

This person will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of winemaking
during the harvest season. This includes tasks such as vineyard sampling, fruit sorting,
crushing, pressing, fermentation management, barrel work, and sanitation.

The intern
will also have the opportunity to learn about the winemaking process from the ground
up, and to gain experience working in a winery environment. A year-round full-time
position may become available to the right candidate post-harvest.

As a Harvest Employee, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
o Cleaning and sanitizing tanks and equipment
o Racking and blending wine
o Moving barrels and kegs
o Assist with vineyard sampling and fruit sorting
o Operate crush equipment
o Perform punch downs and pump overs
o Monitor fermentations
o Transfer wine and juice
o Perform barrel work
o Clean and sanitize winery equipment
o Complete other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:
 The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
o Strong work ethic and attention to detail
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team
o Ability to lift and move heavy objects
o Willingness to work long hours and weekends
o Sense of humor
o Forklift or tractor experience preferred.

Benefits:
 This is an exciting opportunity to work in the wine industry and to learn about the
winemaking process.
 You will have the opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced
vintners.
 You will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor (literally!) by sampling the wine
that you help to make.

To Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter to tyler@cathedralridgewinery.com

Deadline:
September 1, 2023

Schedule:
Availability to work full-time hours, including weekends, from September through
November with minimal scheduling conflicts.
The hours for this position may be flexible, but you will be required to work during
harvest season.
Compensation:
20-22/hr DOE.