About Foley Family Wines
Established by Bill Foley in 1996, Foley Family Wines (FFW) is a portfolio of highly acclaimed wines and spirits from some of the world’s greatest estates. The company owns more than 24 wineries and a distillery, each with its distinct style, legacy, and approach to hospitality. FFW has expanded its portfolio significantly since its founding, now including such storied brands as Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Sebastiani, Roth, Banshee, Ferrari-Carano, Chateau St. Jean, and Lancaster in Sonoma; Merus, Silverado, and Foley Johnson in Napa Valley; Lincourt, Firestone, and Foley Estates in Southern California; Chalone Vineyard in Monterey County; Four Graces and Acrobat in Oregon; and Three Rivers in Washington. In 2023, the company began operating Minden Mill Distilling in Nevada and relaunched Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey. FFW’s import portfolio includes Lucien Albrecht in France, Nieto Senetiner in Argentina, and 14 wine brands and Lighthouse Gin, spanning three of New Zealand’s most acclaimed winegrowing regions: Marlborough, Central Otago, and Martinborough.

Job Summary:
The harvest viticulture intern will assist both grower relations with harvest-related activities.
**Company vehicle and gas card will be provided.**
The anticipated timeframe of this internship is August – October 2024.

As a Viticulture Harvest Intern, some of the responsibilities for this role include: Crop estimation, maturity sampling, soil excavation analysis, water status monitoring, pest and disease prevention, as well as data analysis.

This is an exciting cross functional role, with broad harvest exposure and experience, working collaboratively in a team environment.

Initially, this position will start the day at Four Graces Winery in Yamhill.

In addition to the $500 sign-on bonus paid at the end of your internship, we also provide some meals!


Roles and Responsibilities:

Vineyards
•  Visiting and monitoring vineyards for vine & grape maturity
•  Vineyard scouting for powdery mildew, mold, pests & disease
•  Maintaining and updating vineyard evaluation binder with Maps, Vineyard contacts & pictures
•  Sampling grapes in vineyards for maturity & ripeness
•  Analysis of grapes for maturity controls
•  Data entry and reporting of laboratory analysis
•  Collect grape samples from a large variety of vineyards in Willamette Valley.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•  Ability to read maps, and basic geographical knowledge
•  Physical Requirements: ability to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel, and be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds
•  Ability to walk on uneven terrain and exposure to the elements
•  Ability to work flexible hours (up to 10 hours daily, 6 Days per week) and work the entire harvest season – Can work around school schedule as needed.
•  Ability to do basic math and have good verbal and written English communication skills.
•  Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules and procedures, record times and dates
•  Participate in safety training programs to ensure personal and team members’ safety

Experience and Qualifications:
•  A valid Driver's License and clean DMV record
•  Previous vineyard grape sampling or winery harvest experience preferred but not required
•  Maintain reliable, punctual, organized behaviors and possess a strong work ethic.

Company Core Values:
Teamwork – Be Each Other’s Partners in Wine
Commitment – Crush Every Day Like It’s Harvest
Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in The Details
Integrity – It Takes a Vineyard
Safety – Tend the Vines
Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
Fun! - Smile! You Have Purple Teeth!

Foley Family Wines provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.