Winery Technician (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

Responsible for wine tastings and delivering exceptional customer service at the Colleges tasting room. Supports public and private events, extended education programs, and Wine and Viticulture Technology course programming. Manages inventory, point-of-sale transactions, teaching duties, cleanliness, harvest and cellar tasks, and lab analyses at LM Vintners. Flexible for additional tasks.

1. Conduct wine tastings and serve wine at the LM Vintners Tasting Room.
2. Support public and private events, extended education programs, and Wine and Viticulture Technology course programming.
3. Manage inventory by stocking tasting room shelves, coolers, and storage areas.
4. Utilize the Point-of-Sale system for wine sales transactions and promote growth of the Wine Club.
5. Teach ENOL 190 - Enology Co-Op I and ENOL 191 - Enology Co-Op II.
6. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the winery and all winery equipment.
7. Perform Harvest activities such as vineyard sampling, receiving, crushing, and pressing grapes, making additions, conducting fermentation, and transferring wine between tanks and barrels.
8. Perform Cellar activities such as racking, topping barrels, filtration, and finishing wines.
9. Perform Bottling tasks such as filling, corking, labeling, and packaging wines.
10. Conduct routine lab analyses to achieve values related to Brix, pH, Titratable Acidity, SO2, ABV%, and Volatile Acidity.
11. Perform Cellar and Harvest related activities as needed outside of Co-Op Classes.

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Wine and Viticulture Technology, is accountable for diverse tasks crucial to winery operations. Tasks include conducting wine tastings, supporting events, managing inventory, teaching courses, maintaining cleanliness, and participating in harvest and cellar activities. Promotes a positive image of the department and the College.

Associates degree in the field and/or a combination of education, training, and tested experience. Relevant Certificates and/or Licenses in Viticulture and Enology, Fermentation Science, Horticulture, Chemistry, and Biology preferred. Equivalent of two (2) years relevant, full time, non-teaching work experience. Previous experience in a tasting room or winery setting is highly desirable. Strong communication and customer service skills. Knowledge of wine production processes and wine tasting techniques. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. Frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, close quarter situations, high and precarious places, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!

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About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses -two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.