Vineyard Intern

DAOU offers unmatched internship programs to give you firsthand experience into how the highest quality wine grapes in California are produced. Our global recognition for award-winning wines is a result of excellent research and growing practices. Our team here is passionate about creating a positive learning environment, giving you the necessary tools and experience to thrive in this program and throughout your future endeavors. DAOU Mountain rises 2,200 feet above sea level in the Adelaida District of the Paso Robles AVA. The soils, terrain, and climactic conditions combine to create a terroir ideal for growing vinifera. This internship is for the 2024 harvest season (July – November).

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with viticulture experiments that evaluate agricultural practices, products, and equipment. Experiments are conducted and evaluated on a site-specific basis.
• Field scouting to aid in pest and disease management.
• Measure vegetative growth by performing pressure bombs, measuring shoots, etc.
• Fruit sampling to monitor grapevine maturity.
• Tissue collection for nutrient analysis.
• Conduct additional data collection and analysis for vineyard evaluations and mapping.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences, agricultural science/ business, or related field (preferred but not required).
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs. when necessary.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Required to be 18 years of age.

This internship is a unique opportunity to work closely with the production team and the whole winemaking crew. This experience will offer full exposure to the many disciplines involved in harvesting wine grapes and the winemaking process.

Compensation Range for this role is $18/hr - $20/hr.

Benefits

The purpose of this summary is to describe the essential job functions and the level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. This description is not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by this position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and assign other duties as necessary.

DAOU is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.