About the Department

Under general direction from the Director of Viticulture and Enology, this position is a mix of teaching and acting as the associate winemaker for the Southwest Wine Center.  This position will teach Enology classes in the Associate of Applied Science degree.  This multi-talented winemaker will coordinate and review all cellar operations (sanitation, safety, receiving fruit, fermentation, aging, blending, barrel maintenance, bottling, etc.) with acute attention to detail for high quality wines. This position is responsible for maintaining wine quality, bulk inventory, day to day operations of the cellar and barrel rooms, and workorder records for all wine movements and treatments. Acts as company safety officer and able to cover laboratory duties. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Teach annual winery-based Enology classes in the Associate of Applied Science degree sequence & associated certificate programs.
• Develop and maintain the course syllabus and deliver practical education based on the vineyard & Southwest Wine Center’s seasonal needs.
• Coordinating all cellar activities with Director of Viticulture & Enology
• Manages production team and ensures protocols are executed perfectly.
• Maintains superior wine quality at all times.
• Management and participation in cellar workflow from harvest to bottling.
• Preparing wines for bottling with QA/QC guidelines, and maintaining bottling records.
• Management of bulk wine inventory.
• Directs barrel maintenance program.
• Assists in developing cellar SOPs and training cellar students and part-time student workers.
• Manages cellar maintenance and improvements.
• Collaborates daily with the Vineyard Manager and Tasting Room Manager
• Work with custom crush clients on their wine projects
• Prepare and conduct blending trials for clients and owners
• Prepare winery monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and inventory
• Gives tours of the winery to the public
• Provides technical assistance to AZ wineries and training of industry personnel by developing technical workshops and seminars.
• Conducts enology research and outreach to address the needs of the Arizona wine industry
• Must be able to travel and occasional work weekends and extended hours during peak production periods or large scale events.
• Represent the brand at trade, technical and consumer group meetings.

Position Duties

• AAS in Viticulture & Enology or related field or
• 3+ years of experience in a managerial winery setting
• Arizona Title 4 certificate
• Commitment to teaching excellence for distance learners
• In-depth knowledge of small-scale winemaking operations.
• Experience in wine production, processing, analysis or evaluation
• Ability to operate and demonstrate winery equipment
• Knowledge of preparing students for careers in the wine industry
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fluid environment.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Versatility and flexibility in rapidly changing environments. Technically fluent in Microsoft 

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or equivalent degree in Enology or related field.

Other Qualifications

• Frequently sits, stands, and walks. Occasionally twists/turns, bends, kneels, reaches overhead, and climbs.
• Able to work at various heights, on ladders
• Operate forklift (obtain forklift certification within first 60 days)
• Must perform physically strenuous tasks including lifting heavy objects (50+ lbs).