The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee is seeking a Sonoma wine intern to work Wine Crush in Tokaj, Hungary in the 2023 Harvest Season.

The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee is offering a unique work, learning and cultural experience this Fall: working the wine harvest in the famous wine town of Tokaj, Hungary. Sonoma and the world-class wine region of Tokaj have been Sister Cities since 2012, and as part of this cultural exchange, wine interns from Sonoma are sent to work the crush in Tokaj. The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee will provide up to $2,000 toward airfare or other expenses, and Tokaj-Hétszőlő Winery will provide free room and a choice of free board or equivelant in payment, and a small stipend for leading English speaking tours, should they be requested. Our Sister City members in Tokaj will provide cultural programs during the weekend or non-working hours.

Tokaj-Hétszőlő Wine Estate is the premier winery in world-famous Tokaj; it is situated in the heart of Tokaj-Hegyalja, on the southern slopes of Mount Tokaj. Its vineyards were first planted in 1502. The winning candidate will work at Tokaj-Hétszőlő Vineyards with Gergely Makai, General Manager and Master Winemaker, who speaks English and will provide instruction and share knowledge of local wine making processes.

Requirements 

  • Intern must be 21 or older
  • Driver’s license with ability to drive a car with manual transmission
  • Have experience working the crush at least once
  • Able to handle harvest, cellar duties and other assignments
  • Flexible, enthusiastic and mature individual with strong work ethic
  • Submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why he/she is applying for the internship

Intern Responsibilities 

  • Airfare or other expenses beyond the $2,000.
  • Be willing to learn some basic Hungarian
  • Share their experience in a classroom situation and/or with the STSCC.
  • May be required to attend Sister City fundraisers or functions

Previous wine interns from Sonoma have reported extraordinary experiences that create a life-long attachment to this beautiful and fascinating wine culture.

For more information contact Sylvia Toth at 707 938-0224 or sonomatokajsistercities@gmail.com

Resume with cover letter is due no later than: March 31, 2023

Please submit via e-mail to sonomatokajsistercities@gmail.com

Sonoma Sister Cities Association (SSCA), is a registered nonprofit organization in the City of Sonoma. For more information on the Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Committee please go to www.sscasonoma.org.