Adelsheim Vineyard, one of the founding wineries in the Willamette Valley and the first winery in the Chehalem Mountains, is seeking several full-time seasonal winemaking interns to join our cellar production staff for the 2025 harvest. Candidates with prior harvest and/or forklift experience are encouraged to apply. Prior harvest and forklift experience is not a requirement, though a genuine interest in learning about wine is.
Positions will likely start in Mid-August and end sometime around early to mid-November, however we are looking for one person to start in May to help us with racking the 2025s out of barrel and getting them into bottle and then transition into harvest.
Additionally, we are looking for one laboratory intern. This position will entail ~75% lab work and 25% cellar work. Previous lab experience and/or science or chemistry-based degree is required for this role.
Notably, there may be opportunity for full time employment in the cellar after harvest for the right person.
Please specify if you are interested in the longer-term temporary role, the lab role, or if you are interested in a potential full-time position after harvest.
Housing accommodations may be available- please inquire.
Based on experience, you may be asked to do the following:
• Vineyard sampling
• Running crush equipment and sorting fruit
• Forklift operation. In house certification and training provided
• Barrel work
• Cap management
• Press operations
• Juice/wine transfers
• Additions and inoculations
• Equipment sanitization/cleaning-Great wine comes from clean tanks!
• Flexible and willing to work varying shifts, overtime, and weekends.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Able to accurately complete work instructions individually or in a team
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Forklift certified or can be forklift certified by us.
Compensation:
• $21/hr+ depending on experience with plenty of opportunity for overtime which is to be paid at 1.5x base pay rate.
• Meals provided
• Monthly wine allotment
We aim to put together a high functioning team each year who can work together to achieve the dual mandate of making incredible Pinot noir and Chardonnay and having a great time doing so!
Adelsheim Vineyard is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a culture which values and works towards furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our company, industry, and community.
Adelsheim Vineyard was founded fifty years ago and is one of the Willamette Valley’s most historic wineries. We produce around 35,000 cases of wine annually. Our production is focused on ultra-premium Pinot noir and Chardonnay, but we also produce a handful of artisanal small batch wines including Pinot blanc, Syrah, and traditional method sparkling wine. Please email your CV/resume and other relevant information. No phone calls, please.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US
More Information
- Salary Offer $21 -$23
- Address Newberg, OR
- Experience Level Junior
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification Graduate
