Part Time Remote Data Entry Jobs in Oxnard, CA (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are
Wine Enthusiast Companies is the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.
Your Role in Our Journey
Wine Enthusiast is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Tasting Coordinator to support our regional reviewer (covering the Languedoc-Roussillon portfolio) in Santa Barbara, California. In this part-time non-exempt role (15-20 hours per week spread over 2-3 days), you will manage the end-to-end blind wine tasting process.
Key responsibilities include retrieving, transporting, and organizing incoming wine samples, managing setup and cleanup for tasting flights, ensuring accurate data entry within the WERP system, and serving as a reliable liaison between wineries and internal team members.
What You'll Be Uncorking
Key Responsibilities:

• Safely retrieve, transport, and catalog incoming wine samples from storage facilities, maintaining a neat and organized inventory.
• Prepare, pour, arrange, and clear blind tasting flights in strict accordance with Wine Enthusiast tasting protocols.
• Cross-reference and verify all pertinent wine submission details within the Wine Enthusiast database to ensure total accuracy prior to evaluation.
• Serve as a professional liaison on behalf of the Reviewer, communicating directly with wineries, importers, and PR representatives to confirm product submissions and address inquiries.

The Perfect Blend (What You Bring to the Table)
Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have a valid California driver's license.
• Must be commutable to the city of Santa Barbara.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge of or passion for the wine industry is a plus.

Our Core Values
JOY
We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. As a family business, we honor the importance of our employees' home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams.
EMPATHY
We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one's time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture.
TRANSPARENCY
Communication and integrity are the cornerstones of our relationships with each other and our customers. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow.
PASSION
We're not just a company; we're a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do.
INNOVATION
We value those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future.
COLLABORATION
We believe in the power of working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging our collective talents to achieve our goals. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best.
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity
At Wine Enthusiast, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. As part of our commitment to fair hiring practices, we have adopted "ban the box" policies to provide individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment. We consider all applicants on their merits and qualifications, considering their ability to perform the job.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at corporatehr@wineenthusiast.com.
Our family-owned company was born from a passion to bring a fine wine experience to the everyday. We believe wine is best shared with others and brings people together. In 2021, Adam and Sybil's daughters Erika Strum Silberstein and Jacqueline Strum were named co-presidents and continue to lead the mission of bringing wine to life. The second generation works together with the collective team to create new and better ways for everyone to explore and enjoy the exciting world of wine, including low-alcohol wines, non-alcohol wines, spirits, and beyond! We hope you'll join us with a glass in hand.
The pay range for this role is:
16.90 - 16.90 USD per hour (Remote)