Edgefield OSU Brewery Intern

McMenamins Edgefield is Hiring an OSU Brewery Intern!

McMenamins is a family-owned company in Oregon and Washington serving our own handcrafted beer, wine, cider, spirits, and coffee alongside good, honest pub fare. Locations range from neighborhood pubs to historic hotels. We emphasize community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun. McMenamins has seasonal, as well as long-term career opportunities! We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Description of the Position

The OSU Brewery Internship is only open to students currently enrolled in the Fermentation Science program at Oregon State University. Any applications received from individuals not currently enrolled in this program will not be considered. The OSU Brewery Intern is responsible for performing all tasks related to brewery work and being part of a busy McMenamins property. That means the ideal candidate is a diligent worker with strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to be flexible and patient when dealing with front of house staff and customers.  This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, filling and delivering property keg orders, cleaning kegs, cleaning the brewery, general cleaning, and kegging and canning beer. The Brewery intern will also be required to gain aptitude in cellar tasks like monitoring fermentation, tank cleaning and CIP, dry-hopping, cropping yeast, carbonating beer, and other critical beer-related jobs. Other duties include the completion of brewery records in a clear and organized fashion, monitoring supplies used in the brewing process, notifying brewery management when supplies are needed, and other tasks as required. This intern position must be able to work safely and be able to complete tasks with or without supervision. The Assistant Brewer must develop a strong understanding of the elements that affect the production of beer such as climate control, cleanliness, sanitation, and proper storage and handling of hazardous chemicals and gases. This position is also expected to keep tools and equipment functional and well maintained, and to be able to use any devices implemented in the production of beer properly.  The Brewery intern must function as a brewery representative to co-workers and the general public and work effectively as a member of a team, as well as, independently. Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to management.  

Benefits We Offer

• Perks and employee discounts:$45 hotel rooms, 40% off bottles of wine, access to concerts.
• Happy Hour beverage pricing all day, 40% off McMenamins apparel & spa services, shift food credits and more.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees
• 401(K)plan with employer contribution to eligible employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or concerts
  Belief in a work life balance
• Be part of a fun team and having a positive work environment
• Multiple career path opportunities - we have staff who have gone from front desk attendants to sales associates, from server to manager and many other continuing stories within McMenamins.
  

Qualified Applicants

• Passion for Beer and Brewing knowledge
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively work in a physical, stressful, and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to have a flexible schedule including days, weekends, special events, and holidays required
• Attention to detail, as well as, effective prioritizing and multi-tasking skills
• Exhibit knowledge of basic mathematics with or without the use of a calculator (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

 Community

• Resurrection of historic buildings and properties in large and small Northwest communities
• Giving back financially to local schools and non-profits near each location
• Helping other local businesses grow with collaborative products
• Our pubs and hotel properties are places for all to gather, relax, converse and create a strong foundation for the fabric that makes up a neighborhood