Assistant Vineyard Manager

Join the team at Trump Winery, Virginia’s largest vineyard, as an Assistant Vineyard Manager! With nearly 200 acres of French vinifera varieties dedicated to crafting exceptional still and sparkling wines and premium cider, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our commitment to producing top-quality grapes. In this role, you'll be key to enhancing vineyard farming practices, ensuring both quality and efficiency. As the state’s largest winery and vineyard operation, we offer a dynamic environment where you’ll oversee daily vineyard operations, implement effective farm plans for long-term success, participate in hands-on farming, and manage seasonal H2A labor. If you’re looking for a collaborative, supportive workplace and the chance to make a significant impact, we’d love to have you on our team!

Position Title: Assistant Vineyard Manager

Location: Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA - 15 minutes south of Charlottesville city limits, 20 minutes north of Scottsville, VA

Hours: Full-time, regularly scheduled 40 hours/week; Typically Monday – Friday, variable during the growing season based on weather. Some weekend hours are required during peak season

Wage: Depends on experience

Excellent Benefits include:

Employee medical premium paid 80%, dependents paid 40% with low and no deductible options

80% employer-paid premiums for dental and vision

Basic Life at 25K and Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Accident plans available

26 days paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday)

401k with up to 6% company match

Generous employee discounts at Trump Winery, Trump Cidery, and Trump Hotel

Other employee programs such as TicketsatWork, Red Wing Shoes Discounts, Shoes for Crews, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness, employee referral program, monthly education opportunities and so much more!

Essential Duties:

Vineyard duties including but not limited to planting, pruning, canopy management, trellis installation and repair, and harvesting

Must be mechanically inclined, to help troubleshoot and ensure vineyard equipment's safe operation and maintenance.

Operates agricultural equipment including implements, tractors, sprayers, ATVs, forklifts

Train, direct, and motivate less skilled temporary workers.

Understand and comply with any safety requirements and cautions

Knowledge of agricultural chemicals and how to use them safely and correctly.

Ability to work long hours and/or 7 days a week during critical times – harvest

Reliability in attendance and punctuality.

Safely and effectively operate and maintain over-the-row tractors and implements

Heavy Equipment Operation

Assist in maintaining the chemical spray program including health and safety compliance and training, record keeping, proper chemical selection and purchasing, and adherence to spray intervals and worker reentry

Assist in developing an annual farm plan related to pruning and redevelopment strategies, canopy management techniques and timing, and soil fertility

Collect and analyze viticultural data including pruning weights, phenology tracking, crop estimates, tissue testing, berry development, and soil tests

Perform vineyard observations including pest and disease scouting, crop health, and efficiency

Assist in the management and oversight of annual fruit sales including pricing, contracts, deposit, scheduling, and payment

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Viticulture or related Agricultural Science

Bilingual Spanish required

3+ years of previous experience in farming operations, viticulture experience preferred, preferably in environments managing 50+ acres of wine grapes.

Experience in the operation of over-the-row tractors and heavy equipment.

Strong math skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Works on feet for eight hours a day. Ability to work long hours and/or seven days a week during critical times. Able to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 70 pounds. Frequently bends over, kneels, twists, reaches overhead, climbs stairs, ladders, and walks varied surfaces (paved, incline, uneven, etc).

Valid Driver’s License and clean motor vehicle report

Trump Winery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other categories protected by federal, state, and local law.

Trump Winery participates in the E-Verify Program (Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification) and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Este Empleador participa en E-Verify (Verificación de Documentos de Identidad y Elegibilidad de Empleo).