Vineyard Operations & Grower Relations Intern

The Wine Group; California; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wine Group offers a six-month Grower Relations Internship in California's Central Valley. Under supervision, you will support vineyard operations, grower communications, and harvest coordination, gaining practical exposure to commercial viticulture and winery grower relations.

The internship begins in June and includes a season-long project with ownership and cross-functional exposure. You will assist with monitoring, data collection, maturity sampling, and collaboration with the winemaking

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current senior or recent graduate in Viticulture, Enology, Agricultural Science, or a related field preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at start of employment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; GIS software experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work flexible hours during peak seasonal demands, including harvest.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vineyard monitoring, including phenology tracking, vine health assessments, irrigation observations, and pest/disease scouting.
• Support grower relations activities by maintaining professional, timely communication with growers and vineyard managers.
• Collect grape maturity samples; process samples; and assist with basic fruit chemistry analysis (e.g., Brix and other maturity metrics, as applicable).
• Create, maintain, and distribute a weekly maturity sampling schedule; coordinate with vineyard teams and growers to ensure timely collection, delivery, and reporting of results throughout the season.
• Participate in crop estimation, yield tracking, and harvest data collection.
• Support harvest preparation and logistics, including scheduling support, vineyard readiness checks, and coordination with winery personnel.
• Maintain accurate vineyard and grower records—including irrigation observations, sampling results, crop estimates, and harvest metrics—using vineyard management software and/or spreadsheets.
• Work closely with the winemaking team and external growers to develop alignment on grape maturity and harvest timing.
• Participate in occasional winemaking tastings to observe QC review and fermenter evaluation during harvest, build cross-functional relationships, and understand how maturity and picking decisions influence wine style and quality.
• Support special vineyard or grower-related projects as assigned.
• Comply with all company safety policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of vineyard and winery operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Viticulture/Enology/Agricultural Science or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The Wine Group offers a six-month Grower Relations Internship in California's Central Valley. Under supervision, you will support vineyard operations, grower communications, and harvest coordination, gaining practical exposure to commercial viticulture and winery grower relations.

The internship begins in June and includes a season-long project with ownership and cross-functional exposure. You will assist with monitoring, data collection, maturity sampling, and collaboration with the winemaking