Phelps Creek Vineyards Summer Internship - 2022

Phelps Creek Vineyards is pleased to offer two summer internship positions at our vineyards and winery. Our internship program has been developed to build your resume through a well-rounded and comprehensive immersion in the wine industry. Your internship will consist of four parts:

You’ll gain applicable work experience through administration, winemaking, viticulture, hospitality, retail, customer service, and marketing assignments. Tasks will range from day-to-day tasks to one-time assignments. The work experience element includes shadowing sessions with our Enologist, Manager of Vineyard Operations and Director of Winemaking.

Education classes and certification programs required to work at Phelps Creek Vineyards Oregon Liquor Control Commission Licensed Alcohol Server Permit. You will also participate in Phelps Creek Vineyards company meetings and educational sessions with the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association.

In addition to familiarizing yourself with Phelps Creek Vineyards’ wines, there will be constant tasting of Columbia Gorge AVA and wines from other districts, as well as special occasions when we pull from our Library. Beginning with regimented WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting® lectures*, you will develop your palate and build your tasting skills. You will also participate in the Wine Dinners hosted by Phelps Creek Vineyards and our private team summer barbecues. Your summer internship will be a complete immersion in wine country lifestyle, and we hope it will provide a great introduction into the world of wine.

We believe that a great addition to an intern’s portfolio is a personal project that you see through from beginning to end. The project will be assigned based on your personal goals and areas where the company can benefit.

Interns will be expected to work about 40 hours per week. 

The internship begins 1 week after Spring Term finals. Your hire date will be on the day that you arrive at Phelps Creek Vineyards; the internship typically lasts about 12 weeks, depending on different school schedules.

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●      $800 per month stipend, paid in bi-monthly installments via check

●      8 school credits

●      Free room rental (value of $200)

Performance Bonus     

●      $20 for each Wine Club sign-up, paid bi-monthly accompanying salary paycheck

●      Tips from guests in Tasting Room and Wine Country Experiences - adjusted tips paid accompanying salary paycheck and cash tips paid day of

●      One bottle of wine per week (Retail Value: <$35)

●      50% off all Phelps Creek Vineyards’ wine purchases

We are now accepting cover letters accompanied by resumes.  Students will be contacted shortly thereafter for an interview.