Vineyard Operations Intern - The Wine Group - California

The Wine Group (TWG) is the nation’s second and the world’s third-largest wine producer by volume. TWG is a privately-held, management-owned company with revenue of over $1B. TWG operates 14 wineries in California, New York, Australia and Argentina that produce such well-known brands as Franzia, Cupcake, Corbett Canyon, Big House, Foxhorn, Almaden, and Concannon, its flagship winery located in the Livermore Valley. With annual sales in excess of 58 million cases, The Wine Group markets wine primarily in North America, Northern Europe and Asia.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Vineyard Analyst, this position is responsible for obtaining accurate vine counts, sounding irrigation wells, and updating the Vineyard Operations equipment inventory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Obtain accurate vine counts for all TWG vineyards

Sound irrigation wells to obtain the standing water levels

Monitor the sustainable well yields

Assist ranch and shop managers with getting equipment ready for harvest

Compile an equipment inventory database

Chemical Inventory

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma Required / College Degree Preferred

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written communication skills

Accuracy with attention to detail

Basic knowledge of agricultural work environment

Willing to travel to different vineyards as needed

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership and Drive: Collaborative team leader with high motivation and strong desire to achieve in a demanding environment. Sets dramatic goals and aggressive schedules for improvement. Conveys a sense of urgency, and drives issues to closure. A team builder who inspires, coaches, develops and leads from the trenches and by example. Holds oneself and others accountable for achieving high levels of performance and responsiveness. Attracts, retains and develops strong talent.

Intellectual Curiosity: Connects “the dots” quickly and perceptively. Problem solves without a road map. Fascinated by emerging consumer trends and design. Enjoys challenging conventional wisdom.

Communication Skills: Translates data into focused insights. Highly articulate. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; operates equally effectively in formal and informal settings both internally and externally. Well-honed influencing skills; courage to confidently express an independent point of view.

Cultural Astuteness and Flexibility: Is pragmatic, adaptable and focused in a fast-paced environment. Adapts strategies and approach as new information and circumstances arise. Is resilient in the face of challenging obstacles.

Energy: Has a very high capacity for work. Shows passion, energy/endurance, intensity and excitement. Is outcome/results focused and drives issues to closure. Resourceful and innovative (scrappy); always pushing to find new and better ways of working.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Position requires significant travel between vineyards

Must be able to walk and drive for long periods of time

Primary work activities are in the environmental elements

Employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions

Exposed to inclement seasonal weather, summer heat, cold weather, rain

May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, farming chemicals and fertilizers