Job Details
Job Title: Lab & Vineyard Intern
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Description: Joseph Phelps Vineyards is luxury winery business with two locations St. Helena and Freestone California. Our vision is to build and inspire to be the best we can be. We strive for excellence while growing our business and people; remaining respectful to our history, legacy, land, and each other. As an intern for Joseph Phelps Vineyards, you will grow your knowledge of premium wine making techniques, contribute to making excellent wine and have a lot of fun.
We are seeking a hybrid intern with strong laboratory skills to support key winemaking and vineyard research and development projects.
This internship would begin in August and run through the end of December.
Working directly with the Assistant Winemaker, this person will assist with:
• Both winery and vineyard sample collection
• Phenolics testing
• Fermentation analysis
• Vine health testing
• Virus scouting
• Mapping & data management
Qualifications:
• At least six months of professional laboratory experience OR two semesters of academic laboratory experience in enology or a related field (chemistry, biology, ecology, etc).
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Motivated to work in a team or individually.
• Comply with all safety protocols.
• Valid driver’s license.
Typical work week is 40 hours until the grapes arrive then hours increase to a maximum of 48 per week. We do not provide housing or transportation but can assist you in finding both.
Joseph Phelps Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you are not from the United States, we have partnered with CAEP (California Agriculture Exchange Program) to assist you with proper documentation to allow you to legally work in the US. We ask that you use their services.
$26 per hour
We are seeking a hybrid intern with strong laboratory skills to support key winemaking and vineyard research and development projects.
This internship would begin in August and run through the end of December.
Working directly with the Assistant Winemaker, this person will assist with:
• Both winery and vineyard sample collection
• Phenolics testing
• Fermentation analysis
• Vine health testing
• Virus scouting
• Mapping & data management
Qualifications:
• At least six months of professional laboratory experience OR two semesters of academic laboratory experience in enology or a related field (chemistry, biology, ecology, etc).
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Motivated to work in a team or individually.
• Comply with all safety protocols.
• Valid driver’s license.
Typical work week is 40 hours until the grapes arrive then hours increase to a maximum of 48 per week. We do not provide housing or transportation but can assist you in finding both.
Joseph Phelps Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you are not from the United States, we have partnered with CAEP (California Agriculture Exchange Program) to assist you with proper documentation to allow you to legally work in the US. We ask that you use their services.
$26 per hour
Pay Scale: $26.00 / hr
Job Location: St. Helena, CA
Start Date: August 11, 2025
End Date: December 19, 2025
Company Name: Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Company Description: Joseph Phelps Vineyards owns and farms 525 acres of vines across 11 estate vineyards, including St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll District, South Napa, Carneros, and Freestone. Strategically chosen over many decades, each vineyard has its own personality and brings a different characteristic to the wines. Joe Phelp's vision is preserved and protected for future generations. Joseph Phelps Vineyards is proudly a certified Napa Green Winery and part of the Napa Valley Land Trust, with over 480 acres under preservation. The Home Ranch in St. Helena features 130 acres of wine grapes, olive orchards, fruit trees, and a hillside winery offering gracious hospitality and panoramic vineyard views. Visitors are invited to enjoy a variety of tasting experiences and educational food and wine pairings prepared by our winery culinary team. Whether you choose to enjoy Joseph Phelps wines on our idyllic terrace or in the comfort of your own home, Joseph Phelps wines represent a deep sense of place and excellence in every bottle.
Contact Name: Rebecca Jain
Contact E-mail: rjain@josephphelps.com
Phone: 415-416-0731
Application Deadline: Application is open until filled