Harvest Intern at Freeman Vineyard and Winery Freeman Vineyard and Winery Sebastopol, CA

Comunidade Metodista; Sebastopol (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided

Job summary

Freeman Vineyard and Winery in Sebastopol, CA, is seeking a harvest intern for the 2025 vintage. The role offers hands-on exposure to all aspects of winemaking in a small winery setting, with on-site training and a focus on learning the craft of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production.

Interns will participate in fruit sampling, sorting, fermentation monitoring, and various cellar duties, with lunch provided and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Able to start work from the beginning of August until the end of October
• Able to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, and stand for long periods
• Previous winery experience appreciated but not required; on‑the‑job training provided
• Needs to provide own transportation and housing

Responsibilities

• Stack cases, fill cases, tape cases and label cases
• Fruit sampling
• Fruit sorting
• Cleaning winery and equipment
• Cleaning barrels
• Monitoring fermentation
• Punchdowns

Job description

Harvest Intern job at Freeman Vineyard and Winery Freeman Vineyard and Winery. Sebastopol, CA.

Job Description:

Freeman Vineyard & Winery is seeking a harvest intern for the 2025 vintage

Freeman Vineyard and Winery crafts Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from the Green Valley of Russian River Valley and the West Sonoma Coast AVAs. The winery has received many accolades for their elegant and expressive wines.

We always strive for a mutually beneficial work environment that is positive and educational. Being a small winery, the candidate will be able to see all aspects of winemaking and gain hands on experience.

Duties Includes, but is not limited to:

• Stack cases, fill cases, tape cases and label cases

All harvest related duties which include:

• Fruit sampling
• Fruit sorting
• Cleaning winery and equipment
• Cleaning barrels
• Monitoring fermentation
• Punchdowns

Qualifications:

• Able to start work from the beginning of August until the end of October
• Able to lift 50lbs, able to climb ladders and able to work on your feet all day
• Previous winery experience appreciated but not required. Will provide training on the job
• Needs to provide own transportation and housing

Employment details:

• Employment period from beginning of August until the end of October
• $22-$24 dollars based on experience + Overtime
• Lunch provided through internship