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 2026 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 start in Mid-August and end sometime around early to mid-November

Notably, there may be opportunity for full time employment in the cellar after harvest for the right person.

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!

You are:

•  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