Join the Farm Team
Employment Perks
Interested in joining the enthusiastic staff here at Rocklands? We are always on the lookout for fresh faces interested in promoting the Rocklands mission of "Feed. Nourish. Engage."
We are looking for people who enjoy working with others, care about where food and wine come from, and show up curious. An interest in handcrafted wine, regenerative farming, and local agriculture goes a long way here. In return, we offer competitive hourly pay plus tips, commission opportunities, a flexible schedule, and discounts on Rocklands wine, meat, and produce.
-
Report to: Winemaker | appx 30-45hrs/week (most evenings free) | mid-August through October
Rocklands Farm Winery is a family-run farm winery located in the Agricultural Reserve of Montgomery County, Maryland. Our mission is to Feed, Nourish and Engage the community by sharing our passion for handcrafted low-intervention wines, pasture-raised meats and our stewardship to the land. Our historic tasting room is open to the public year-round to enjoy our products and the farm experience with friends and family. We are a tight-knit, fast moving team and we are looking to continue to grow and flourish in 2023.
Rocklands Farm Winery is now seeking a 2023 Harvest Intern. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in learning more about the vineyard and winemaking process.
The position begins August 15th and runs through the end of October. Applicants should be prepared to work long days when necessary and 7 days a week during the peak of the season (September-October).
Ideal candidates will have a desire and drive to learn about wine and wine production, a strong work ethic, a team-first mentality, and a flexible schedule based on weekly needs.
Compensation: $15/hr + overtime pay
Benefits:
25% Employee Discount
Role & Responsibilities:
Vineyard sampling
Fruit receival
Pressing
Racking
Fermentation monitoring
Fermentation management
Sensory evaluation of wine
Assist with grape harvest
Cleaning....lots of cleaning
To apply, please email your resume and a short note on why you would like to work here to: shawn@rocklandsfarmmd.com
-
Please complete this form and attach a cover letter, a resume, and two references. Once your completed application is recieved, we will notify you, review it, and get back to you (typically within one week).