Assistant Vineyard Manager

Join the team at Trump Winery, Virginia’s largest vineyard, as the Assistant Vineyard Manager! With nearly 200 acres of French vinifera varieties dedicated to crafting exceptional still and sparkling wines, as well as 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 and supportive workplace where you can 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, exempt, 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
• Short‑term Disability employer‑paid
• 26 total days paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) eligible after one year of employment. We match 3%, plus an additional 0.5% for every 1% you contribute beyond 3%, up to a total match of 4.5% when you contribute 6%.
• Generous employee discounts at Trump Winery, Trump Cidery, and Trump Hotel
• Other employee programs such as Ticketsat Work, Red Wing Shoes Discounts, Shoes for Crews, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness, employee referral program, monthly education opportunities and so much more!

Overseeing 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, and forklifts

Train, direct, and motivate seasonal H2A workers.

Understand and comply with any safety requirements and cautions

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

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

Collect and analyze viticulture 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, deposits, scheduling, and payment

3+ years of hands‑on vineyard or agricultural management experience, preferably overseeing 50 or more acres of wine grapes.

Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Experience in the operation of tractors and vineyard 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 on varied surfaces (paved, incline, uneven, etc).

Valid Driver’s License and a 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.

This position is currently accepting applications.