DREAM JOB! Smithsonian Research - "Beer Drinking Traveler for 3 yr job-$64,000"

[misterhighwasted]

Last edited Sat Jul 30, 2016, 04:58 PM - Edit history (1)

http://mix1051.cbslocal.com/2016/07/27/the-smithsonian-is-currently-in-search-of-a-beer-drinking-traveler-and-it-pays-64000-annualy/



Another link for info:
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/food/article/20828873/smithsonians-national-museum-of-american-history-hiring-a-beer-historian

(some experience required)

Edit to add:

If you’ve ever said to yourself, “Can’t I just have a beer and tour the country and someone pay me for it?” Well, we have really, really good news for you! This job actually exists and The Smithsonian is currently hiring and we have a link to the application!

The Smithsonian is doing research into American craft beer, so they’re going to hire someone to travel around for the next three years to drink beer, talk to brewers, and file reports. And they’re paying $64,650 a year, plus benefits.

Anyone can apply, but they do say they want someone who has an advanced degree in history, food, brewing, culture, or business.
More at link..good luck!

[Cirque du So-What]

1. I'm having Random Thoughts about this

Travel money seems adequate

[msanthrope]

2. Suddenly I'm nostalgic for Burgess Meredith. nt

[suffragette]

3. It certainly seems the perfect fit for him.

[Cirque du So-What]

4. Can you imagine the reports he'd submit?

[pinboy3niner]

5. With each report containing an assortment of music videos

[suffragette]

8. Something like this, I imagine.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9610462

[misterhighwasted]

6. Lol..Expect some stiff competition!!

[GP6971]

9. Too bad

I can't rec your post!

[Initech]

7. Note to self: Earn advanced degree in history and culture.

[teach1st]

10. Seems legit, but the application link in news stories is broken

This appears to be a Smithsonion page with a good link: http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/careers

[misterhighwasted]

11. Thanks ! HERE ALSO..Link to the "washington city paper "

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/food/article/20828873/smithsonians-national-museum-of-american-history-hiring-a-beer-historian

This is the other highlighted link in the OP article.

Tells who to contact & gives a nice write up on it.

Snip
"The museum has collections dating back to the late 19th century and early 20th century, but very little from the post-1960s era.

To say the position comes at the right time is an understatement. According to data released by the Brewers Association in March 2016, the number of craft breweries operating in the U.S. grew by 15 percent in 2015 (for a total of 4,269 breweries, the most in American history).

See below for the official job posting. To apply, send a CV, cover letter, and names of three references to: Abigail Karow at [e-mail]. Applications are due Aug. 10.

Historian / Scholar American Brewing History Initiative IS-11 ($64,650 plus benefits)"

More at link

[Warren DeMontague]

12. No, that's not a dream job.

this is:

http://www.oregonlive.com/marijuana/index.ssf/2015/08/oregonianoregonlive_looking_fo.html

[misterhighwasted]

13. Oh well now! "Some people" could easily do both..the overachiever type , ya know

They've been in-traing for their whole adult life!

Ha!

[Warren DeMontague]

14. When I was about 25, I think I had both jobs, I just didn't get paid for either.

But booze doesn't agree with me anymore, and when I smoke weed - about once every couple years - it's one hit and I'm simply wrecked. My tolerance is so low there's no way in fucking hell I could do a decent job reviewing strains for the Oregonian. Every review would be "HOLY SHIT I'M HIGH"

Sigh, old age.

[misterhighwasted]

17. Haaha..I've never had a taste for beer but like you say, 2 tokes at my age and I'm asleep.

Lord, the 70's were a blast. I crossed paths with so many people and now I have no idea where they all ended up.
Some very good years indeed.

No, I couldn't do either of these jobs for long. Like a couple days maybe..

[workinclasszero]

15. See? Legalize pot

and create new and interesting jobs!

[Warren DeMontague]

16. All joking aside

Report: Oregon’s marijuana market is a job-creator

[workinclasszero]

18. Legal MJ is an instant job creation machine

I totally agree!