Harvest Opportunities

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Company: Dunham Cellars

Position Type: Harvest-Seasonal

Position: Harvest - Seasonal Internship

Location: Walla Walla, Washington

Description:

Dunham Cellars is a small, family-owned winery in the Walla Walla Valley of Washington. We produced our first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1995 as one of the first 10 wineries in Walla Walla. Today, we produce ultra-premium red, white and rosé wines from renowned vineyards in the Walla Walla and Columbia Valley AVAs. The production team at Dunham Cellars is passionate about crafting exceptional wines and prides themselves in promoting a great hands-on experience and safe working practices.

Dunham Cellars has harvest intern positions available for individuals passionate about the winemaking process and interested in working with grapes from one of the best appellations in the Pacific Northwest. Harvest Interns work closely with the production team carrying out a wide variety of hands-on, small-batch winemaking tasks in all facets of harvest work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Receiving and crushing grapes
  • Sorting fruit
  • Racking
  • Pumpovers
  • Press operations
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Further cellar/barrel activites as needed

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to bend over, kneel, reach, and balance on/climb ladders
  • Ability to work in all types of weather and climates (hot, cold, windy, wet, etc)
  • Willingness to work long hours – including weekends and holidays
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Ability to accurately complete work instructions individually or in a team
  • Adhere to all Safety protocols
  • Able to follow written and oral instructions
  • Able to communicate clearly with others

Duration/Compensation/Benfits:

  • August - November *depending on season, internships may start earlier or extend later

  • Starts at $17.00-$20.00/hr

  • We typically bring one intern on early starting in June to help out with our summer blending and bottling.

To apply:

For consideration, please send a resume and cover letter to: alex@dunhamcellars.com