Role Summary:

Riboli Family Winery is offering Part-Time and Full-Time seasonal internships for our 2026 harvest season at our Riboli Family Winery Production Facility in Paso Robles, CA. We aim to educate our interns in all aspects of winemaking while giving them hands-on experience by implementing what they learn. We expect our interns to be positive, open-minded, willing to learn, have outstanding attention to detail, and be able to precisely follow instructions. Internships start as soon as July 2026 and span through December 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Current duties may be changed if the job requires and/or additional duties may be assigned if necessary.

• Support grape receiving and processing operations during harvest
• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitation of all cellar equipment and work areas to uphold winery hygiene standards
• Collect and prepare juice and wine samples for laboratory analysis
• Assist with essential cellar activities such as racking, barrel filling and maintenance, cap management, fermentation punch-downs, tank digging, additions, and inoculation
• Accurately complete and maintain work orders and production records
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Maintain open and effective communication with winemaking and cellar staff to ensure smooth workflow and consistency

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs., when necessary.
• Comfortable working long shifts on your feet in a physically demanding environment
• Capable of safely navigating stairs, ladders, and catwalks
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency and time management
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

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Role Summary:

The Cellar Lead is responsible for overseeing daily cellar operations at a small, quality-focused micro-winery. This hands-on leadership role ensures that all winemaking processes—from grape intake through bottling—are executed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical cellar skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Current duties may be changed if the job requires and/or additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Cellar Operations & Winemaking Support

• Lead and participate in all cellar activities including crush, fermentation management, racking, pumping, filtration, clarifying, blending, and bottling
• Execute wine movements between tanks and barrels, including setup of hoses, pumps, and pipeline systems
• Perform barrel work including washing, steaming, stacking, topping, and maintenance
• Monitor fermentations (Brix, temperature, and sensory evaluation) and maintain accurate records and data entry
• Perform or oversee lab sampling and analysis to support winemaking decisions
• Execute work orders and protocols as directed by the Winemaker
• Maintain wine quality through rigorous sanitation, organization, and attention to detail

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and mentor cellar staff, interns, and seasonal harvest workers
• Assign daily tasks and ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to quality standards
• Enforce company safety practices and standard operating procedures
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
• Lead by example through strong work ethic, communication, and initiative

Equipment & Facility Management

• Operate, clean, and maintain all cellar and harvest equipment including presses, crushers, pumps, filters, forklifts, and hoses
• Maintain working knowledge of all cellar systems and equipment functionality
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs when needed
• Read gauges, perform basic calculations, and ensure accuracy in all cellar operations
• Ensure the cellar, barrel room, and production areas are clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards

Inventory & Compliance

• Track wine movements, additions, and inventory using cellar management systems
• Maintain accurate documentation of all cellar activities and regulatory compliance records
• Manage barrel inventory, topping schedules, and supply levels
• Support adherence to all winery safety, regulatory, and operational compliance standards

Harvest Responsibilities

• Play a key leadership role during harvest, including extended hours, weekend work, and shift flexibility
• Coordinate fruit intake, processing logistics, and fermentation workflow
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all harvest operations

Education, Experience, & Skills Required

• 5+ years of hands-on winery cellar experience, preferably in a small-lot or premium production environment
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of winemaking principles and cellar operations
• Experience with filtration, barrel work, and wine transfers required
• Forklift experience required; valid driver’s license preferred
• Familiarity with cellar management, inventory, and compliance systems
• Ability to read gauges and perform calculations related to cellar operations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and leadership skills; bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physically demanding role involving standing, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50–60 lbs regularly
• Work includes climbing ladders and working at heights up to 40–50 feet
• Ability to work in confined spaces, including tank entry, in accordance with safety procedures
• Work performed in both indoor and outdoor production environments with varying temperatures
• Extended hours, weekends, and overtime required, especially during harvest season

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Must be able to comply with all safety training and company policies

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Role Summary:

Riboli Family Winery is offering Part-Time and Full-Time seasonal internships for our 2026 harvest season at our San Simeon Estate, a micro-winery focused on small-batch, high-quality wines. As the flagship label of our family-owned winery, San Simeon wines are 100% estate-grown and produced at our CSWA certified sustainable facility in Paso Robles. Interns will support all aspects of the winemaking process—from grape receiving and fermentation to barrel work and lab sampling—alongside our dedicated, tight-knit team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in premium, sustainable winemaking. Internships start as soon as July 2026 and span through December 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Current duties may be changed if the job requires and/or additional duties may be assigned if necessary.

• Support grape receiving and processing operations during harvest
• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitation of all cellar equipment and work areas to uphold winery hygiene standards
• Collect and prepare juice and wine samples for laboratory analysis
• Assist with essential cellar activities such as racking, barrel filling and maintenance, cap management, fermentation punch-downs, tank digging, additions, and inoculations
• Accurately complete and maintain work orders and production records
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Maintain open and effective communication with winemaking and cellar staff to ensure smooth workflow and consistency

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs, when necessary.
• Comfortable working long shifts on your feet in a physically demanding environment
• Capable of safely navigating stairs, ladders, and catwalks
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency and time management
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

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Role Summary:

Jada Vineyard and Winery is looking for part-time and full-time interns for the 2026 harvest season. Interns at Jada have a unique opportunity to have an active role in the crafting of exceptional quality wines. We aim to educate our interns in all aspects of winemaking, while giving them hands-on experience implementing what they learn. We expect our intern to be positive, open minded and willing to learn, have outstanding attention to detail, and able to precisely follow instructions. Internships start as soon as July 2026 and span through December 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Current duties may be changed if the job requires and/or additional duties may be assigned if necessary.

• Collecting and processing vineyard samples
• Assisting in receiving and processing fruit, monitoring fermentations, and simple lab analyses (°brix, pH, TA, FSO2)
• Equipment operation (sorting tables, destemmer, pumps, steam generator, pressure washer)
• Tank and equipment cleaning and sanitization
• Conducting punch downs and pump overs.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs, when necessary.
• Comfortable working long shifts on your feet in a physically demanding environment
• Capable of safely navigating stairs, ladders, and catwalks
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency and time management
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• The ideal candidates will have an interest in a career in fine wine production and a desire to be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Some experience in these practices is desired, but not necessary.

About Us:

Jada Vineyard and Winery is in the Willow Creek District of the Paso Robles AVA. We produce small lot, superior quality wines from estate grown grapes with a focus on Rhone and Bordeaux varieties. We combine sustainable and organic farming practices with the use of analytical tools to maximize grape quality in our CCOF organic certified vineyard. Our small winemaking team utilizes both modern and traditional techniques to craft wines of finesse and precision. 

Jada has become a quality leader in the region & even today we remain one of the only all-estate, organically farmed producers on the West-side of Paso Robles with distinct Rhone & Bordeaux programs. https://www.jadavineyard.com/

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