Harvest Cellar Intern - Chalk Hill - $500 Sign- On

As a Harvest Cellar Intern at Foley Family Wines, you'll play an integral role in the winemaking process. Your daily tasks will include winery sanitation, grape receiving, crushing, and pressing, as well as managing fermentation. You'll also assist with juice racking, barrel filling, and conducting pumpovers. This hands-on experience is designed to give you a comprehensive overview of our production operations and ensure maximum quality and efficiency.

To apply for the Harvest Cellar Intern position at Chalk Hill, you should have basic math skills and a strong willingness to learn about the winemaking process. While previous cellar or forklift experience is a plus, it is not required. Most importantly, we're looking for candidates who are reliable, enthusiastic, and ready to commit to long hours, including weekends.

Yes, the Harvest Cellar Intern position at Foley Family Wines is a temporary role with expected employment from August through November 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the winemaking process during the busy harvest season while gaining valuable industry experience.

The Harvest Cellar Intern position at Foley Family Wines offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.50 to $25.50. Additionally, interns receive a $500 sign-on bonus paid at the end of the internship, plus some meals to keep you energized during your work hours. This comprehensive package is designed to support your experience and growth during this exciting harvest season.

At Foley Family Wines, our core values include teamwork, commitment, quality, integrity, safety, entrepreneurship, and fun! As a Harvest Cellar Intern, you’ll be encouraged to embrace these values, ensuring a collaborative and enjoyable work environment where you can learn and grow alongside your colleagues.

When answering this question, focus on your passion for winemaking and how you see this internship as a crucial stepping stone in your career. Mention any specific aspects of Foley Family Wines that excite you, such as their commitment to quality and innovation in the winemaking process.

Draw on any relevant experiences, even if they are informal. Talk about any hands-on experiences you’ve had with winemaking, agriculture, or labor-intensive roles that show your ability to adapt and learn quickly.

Discuss your ability to stay motivated and maintain a positive attitude during demanding periods. Highlight your commitment to teamwork and how you can support your colleagues during busy times.

Provide a specific example that showcases your teamwork skills. Describe your role in a collaborative project and emphasize how your contributions helped achieve a successful outcome.

Showcase your knowledge of the winemaking process, from the vineyard to the bottle. Discuss topics like grape selection, fermentation, and bottling, demonstrating your genuine interest and understanding of the field.

Explain your approach to time management and prioritization. You could mention strategies such as making to-do lists or communicating with team members to ensure that urgent tasks are addressed without sacrificing quality.

Be upfront about your availability and willingness to work long hours and weekends. Emphasize your commitment to the internship and the importance of being present during the critical harvesting period.

Assure the interviewer of your flexibility by discussing past experiences working outdoors. Highlight your willingness to adapt to different conditions, as the job may require both indoor and outdoor work.

Discuss key qualities such as enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to learn quickly. Emphasize how these qualities will contribute to the success of the team and the quality of the wines produced.

Conclude by expressing how Foley Family Wines’ reputation for quality and variety in its portfolio aligns with your career aspirations. Mention any specific brands that excite you and your desire to be part of a team that values commitment and quality.