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Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : Verde Valley Campus, Clarkdale, AZ
Job Type: Casual Part Time (Less than 20 hours/week)
Job Number: 2026-00110
Department: Viticulture
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Description of Position
Hiring Range: $16/hour
Under the supervision of the Viticulture/Enology Director and assisting the full-time Assistant II, Southwest Wine Center, this position is the skilled labor/assistant for the various winemaking, vineyard, and tasting room tasks. Responsibilities include assisting students with labs and Practicum work.
Duties:
- Operates point of sale system, including cash and credit card transactions
- Greet guests, perform wine tastings, on-site sales and tours
- Maintain the physical presence and cleanliness of the winery & tasting room
- Performs data entry and reporting functions; filing and other clerical duties, as needed
- May get labs prepared and assist faculty to provide support to practicum students
- Provides skilled labor tasks related to the winemaking at the Southwest Wine Center
- Handling off-site events, wine sales, and program promotion
- Generating daily sales and inventory reporting
- Daily balance of cash at the YC Southwest Wine Center
- May provide safety instructions and materials for students
- May use equipment to implement tasks
- May get labs prepared and provide support to practicum students
- May compile data for reports
- Provides skilled labor tasks related to the installation and maintenance of YC vineyards
- May coach and/or instruct students one-on-one in various viticulture skill sets
- May assist faculty in conducting and managing viticulture related tasks
- Obtain green and blue applicators cards
- Other related duties as assigned
Requires flexibility to work non-traditional business hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings; occasional travel is also required. This is a temporary part-time position working 0-19 hours per week as scheduled.
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
- Must have, or be working towards, a degree or certificate in Enology
- Because of the nature of this position, must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to perform skilled labor tasks related to the winemaking and tasting room operations at the Southwest Wine Center
- Must be able to display expertise in areas of responsibility
- Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills
- Positive problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Basic knowledge of winemaking and laboratory equipment
- Excellent record keeping and time management skills
- Arizona Title 4 liquor license training, or ability to obtain
- Yavapai County food workers training, or ability to obtain
- Forklift training, or ability to obtain
- Excellent customer service skills including in-person and telephone
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and adhere to deadlines
- Ability to work independently under general supervision
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Technical knowledge in winemaking practices
- Work experience in a community college/higher education environment
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Yavapai College offers its employees a comprehensive benefit package:

• Other Insurance Coverage: Workers' Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)
• Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements
• Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s).
• Additional Benefits and Services: Local community discounts to faculty and staff, mail and notary service.