Post by montegobayjobs on Jan 17, 2020 11:43:25 GMT
It's that time of the year — and it's a good one if you dream of getting into the travel industry. Summer's here and companies around the world are posting openings for dream travel jobs and internships that will actually pay you to travel as well as contests that will give you the chance to travel the world for free. A handful of opportunities for aspiring travelers caught our attention. But don't delay: They won't be around for long. And keep checking back: I'll be adding more opportunities to the list.
READ MORE: "Ranked: The Best And Worst Airlines In America In 2019"
Your dream travel job is closer than you think. Getty
Shop Until You Drop
RetailMeNot is hiring its very first Shopping Specialist, a new position that will literally pay you to shop. The lucky shopaholic that gets the position will be given $5,000 to spend at top retailers while using and testing coupon codes and cash back offers from the RetailMeNot app and website. The best part: You can keep everything you buy. More information can be found here. Applications will be accepted until August 9, 2019.
Drink Rosé in France
Rosé All Day is casting for a new Rosé Influencer who will win $10,000 and go on a trip to France to stay in the brand’s chateau in the Languedoc region and take pictures of themselves drinking rosé. Running through Labor Day weekend, the casting takes place on Instagram and can be entered by anyone over 21. Those interested in participating need to follow rose_All_Day and tag the account in any rosé-related photos. The brand is looking for beautiful imagery, personality and clever captions. There is no limit to the number of entries: The more you choose to post about Rosé All Day, the more chances you have to win. Information about the contest can be found here. The deadline for entering is September 2, 2019.
With this dream job from HushHush, you'll be product testing fancy cars and more. Getty
Test Luxury Products with Hush Hush
Talk about a dream job: HushHush, which calls itself the “world’s leading luxury shopping marketplace,” is looking for a full-time luxury product tester who will get paid a whopping £75,000 ($97,000) per year to test supercars, yachts and private islands before they are put on sale to the public. According to the London-based HushHush, applicants will need to demonstrate "a passion for travel, art and fashion, have a keen eye for detail and an appreciation of the finer things in life." You can enter here.
A view of the harbor in Gothenburg, Sweden, where a job will pay you to do almost nothing. Getty
Have Eternal Employment in Sweden
Here's another mind-bogglingly cool gig that will pay you approximately $2,320 a month for doing just about nothing for the rest of your life. Swedish artists Simon Goldin and Jakob Senneby have created a conceptual art project, that involves hiring someone to work at Korsvägen, a train station that will reopen in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2026. According to the job description, there are no duties or responsibilities, other than turning on and off the lights in the station — and you can keep the job as long as you want. The goal of the artists who came up with the idea was for someone to "suffer from severe 'boreout' or embrace a state of perpetual leisure." Applications will be accepted starting in 2025.
IdahoWild.com is looking for someone to become the next "Lady Idaho Wild." Here, two women enjoy the... [+] Getty
Get Wild with Idaho Wild
Idaho Wild, an adventure-themed real estate and digital marketing company, is looking for someone to become the next "Lady Idaho Wild," traveling around Idaho with a videographer recording fun and unique experiences to share with the world. Experiences will range from rock climbing and zip lining to checking out restaurants and store openings. In addition, the job will include in-studio recording and covering new real estate listings. This is a full-time job, and candidates will also get a competitive salary of at least $40,000 a year, plus an expense account and other benefits. You can find a link to the job site here.
(Editor's note: The following applications have closed.)
Quit Your Job and Travel
When Eagle Creek learned that 700 million vacation hours a year go unused, the travel outfitter wanted to do something about it. Because travel makes you healthier and happier, makes you a more productive worker and makes you twice as likely to get a raise, Eagle Creek is encouraging people to take those vacation days and has built a resource site with sample out-of-office messages, resignation letters and useful tips like how to save for travel and couch surfing etiquette. The company has also launched a Quit Your Job tour, where it's searching for candidates who will do just that — and get to go on a trip in return. The Quit Your Job Tour has two more audition stops to go including Portland (July 13) and San Francisco (July 27). More information can be found here.
Search for the Best Ribs in the U.S.
Calling all pit masters, grilling fanatics and BBQ fans: Reynolds Wrap is looking for its next Chief Grilling Officer to help find the best BBQ ribs in America. The CGO’s responsibilities are simple (and delicious): get paid $10,000 and travel to some of the most notorious BBQ cities to find the best ribs in the country. They’ll even let you bring a friend! Those looking to apply to be Reynolds Wrap’s next Chief Grilling Officer can submit a photo of them grilling their favorite recipe along with 100 words on why they’re the best person for the job to careers@ReynoldsWrapCGO.com. The full job description can be found here. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was June 19, 2019.
This guy will be your boss: Brian Kelly, a.k.a. The Points Guy. Photo courtesy of The Points Guy
Travel the World with The Points Guy
This one-of-a-kind dream travel internship will have you wishing you were a college student or a recent grad – or celebrating the fact that you are. The Points Guy (TPG) is known for equipping savvy travelers with advice on how to jet around the world in high style at minimal cost. Now, the editors are making that luxury lifestyle a reality for one lucky person with the ultimate summer job: You'll fly around the world reviewing flights, hotels, trains and more for TPG’s global audience. In addition to compensation for the position, the intern will earn tons of frequent flyer miles and hotel points enabling them to take a dream vacation — or three — at a later date. You can get more details and apply here.
Topdeck Travel trip leader Veronica Criniti scaling King's Landing, a.k.a. Dubrovnik. Photo courtesy of Topdeck Travel
Be Spontaneous with Topdeck Travel
Topdeck Travel, a group tour operator that offers trips all over the world for 18- to 39-year-olds, is giving one lucky traveler a free journey. But here’s the catch: They won’t say where you're going. In the spirit of spontaneity, Topdeck is looking for true thrillseekers, but you'll have to prove it. You have until May 31, 2019, to submit your most spontaneous travel story to Topdeck via Facebook Messenger for your chance at this surprise trip of a lifetime. The winner will hit the road at any point between June and December, and there’s no shortage of possibilities as to where this mystery trip might go. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 31, 2019.
Chase the Sun with Days Inn by Wyndham
Do you have a passion for writing, photography and international travel? Get your application in right away for the "Sunternship" program from Days Inn by Wyndham. During this customizable, two week-long dream job, you'll take an international jaunt to a Days Inn destination of your choice and get a whopping $10,000 paycheck, a $150 daily travel stipend and free hotel accommodations and airfare. In return, your photos and travel insight will be featured on the brand's website and its social media channels. All it takes to apply is an original sun-filled photo and a 300-word entry describing your dream destination and why you belong there this summer. Apply here. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 24, 2019.
NASA is paying people $18,500 to sleep for two months. Getty
Sleep for Two Months with NASA
Feeling sleep deprived? You're in luck. NASA is paying people $18,500 to lie in bed for two months straight. It's part of something called AGBRESA (Artificial Gravity Bed Rest Study), which is looking at the impact of artificial gravity on the human body and being conducted with the European Space Agency at the German Aerospace Centre. There are openings for 12 women and 12 men, ages 24 to 55. There's just one hook: You need to speak German. Applications can be emailed to probanden-bit@dlr.de. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 24, 2019.
Behr Paint is seeking a “Color Explorer” to uncover new hues in inspirational destinations this... [+] Photo courtesy of Behr Paint
Explore with Behr Paint
Behr Paint is looking for the first-ever Behr Color Explorer, which will offer one lucky candidate $10,000 to travel this summer and name the company's new paint colors. According to Behr, the ideal candidate will be "open to adventure, have a passion for unearthing new hues and fresh color schemes and keep their finger on the pulse of the latest trends." You'll travel across the United States and Canada in order to source inspiration. In addition to the $10,000 stipend, the role includes pre-paid flights, lodging and experiences. Applicants can apply here. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 15, 2019.
Fund Your First Journey with Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura — the definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders — has announced First Journey, a contest to celebrate the site's 10th anniversary. The winner will receive $15,000 to take their first true journey, which the brand describes as "a slower, purposeful trip with a clear mission. One should return from both changed and ready to affect change." To enter, you must submit a proposed journey and an explanation of why this mission would be meaningful to you. You can find more information and details on how to enter here. Entrants will be notified in early June if they’ve made it to the semifinalist round and the winner will be announced in late July. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 1, 2019.
READ MORE: "Ranked: The Best And Worst Airlines In America In 2019"
Your dream travel job is closer than you think. Getty
Shop Until You Drop
RetailMeNot is hiring its very first Shopping Specialist, a new position that will literally pay you to shop. The lucky shopaholic that gets the position will be given $5,000 to spend at top retailers while using and testing coupon codes and cash back offers from the RetailMeNot app and website. The best part: You can keep everything you buy. More information can be found here. Applications will be accepted until August 9, 2019.
Drink Rosé in France
Rosé All Day is casting for a new Rosé Influencer who will win $10,000 and go on a trip to France to stay in the brand’s chateau in the Languedoc region and take pictures of themselves drinking rosé. Running through Labor Day weekend, the casting takes place on Instagram and can be entered by anyone over 21. Those interested in participating need to follow rose_All_Day and tag the account in any rosé-related photos. The brand is looking for beautiful imagery, personality and clever captions. There is no limit to the number of entries: The more you choose to post about Rosé All Day, the more chances you have to win. Information about the contest can be found here. The deadline for entering is September 2, 2019.
With this dream job from HushHush, you'll be product testing fancy cars and more. Getty
Test Luxury Products with Hush Hush
Talk about a dream job: HushHush, which calls itself the “world’s leading luxury shopping marketplace,” is looking for a full-time luxury product tester who will get paid a whopping £75,000 ($97,000) per year to test supercars, yachts and private islands before they are put on sale to the public. According to the London-based HushHush, applicants will need to demonstrate "a passion for travel, art and fashion, have a keen eye for detail and an appreciation of the finer things in life." You can enter here.
A view of the harbor in Gothenburg, Sweden, where a job will pay you to do almost nothing. Getty
Have Eternal Employment in Sweden
Here's another mind-bogglingly cool gig that will pay you approximately $2,320 a month for doing just about nothing for the rest of your life. Swedish artists Simon Goldin and Jakob Senneby have created a conceptual art project, that involves hiring someone to work at Korsvägen, a train station that will reopen in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2026. According to the job description, there are no duties or responsibilities, other than turning on and off the lights in the station — and you can keep the job as long as you want. The goal of the artists who came up with the idea was for someone to "suffer from severe 'boreout' or embrace a state of perpetual leisure." Applications will be accepted starting in 2025.
IdahoWild.com is looking for someone to become the next "Lady Idaho Wild." Here, two women enjoy the... [+] Getty
Get Wild with Idaho Wild
Idaho Wild, an adventure-themed real estate and digital marketing company, is looking for someone to become the next "Lady Idaho Wild," traveling around Idaho with a videographer recording fun and unique experiences to share with the world. Experiences will range from rock climbing and zip lining to checking out restaurants and store openings. In addition, the job will include in-studio recording and covering new real estate listings. This is a full-time job, and candidates will also get a competitive salary of at least $40,000 a year, plus an expense account and other benefits. You can find a link to the job site here.
(Editor's note: The following applications have closed.)
Quit Your Job and Travel
When Eagle Creek learned that 700 million vacation hours a year go unused, the travel outfitter wanted to do something about it. Because travel makes you healthier and happier, makes you a more productive worker and makes you twice as likely to get a raise, Eagle Creek is encouraging people to take those vacation days and has built a resource site with sample out-of-office messages, resignation letters and useful tips like how to save for travel and couch surfing etiquette. The company has also launched a Quit Your Job tour, where it's searching for candidates who will do just that — and get to go on a trip in return. The Quit Your Job Tour has two more audition stops to go including Portland (July 13) and San Francisco (July 27). More information can be found here.
Search for the Best Ribs in the U.S.
Calling all pit masters, grilling fanatics and BBQ fans: Reynolds Wrap is looking for its next Chief Grilling Officer to help find the best BBQ ribs in America. The CGO’s responsibilities are simple (and delicious): get paid $10,000 and travel to some of the most notorious BBQ cities to find the best ribs in the country. They’ll even let you bring a friend! Those looking to apply to be Reynolds Wrap’s next Chief Grilling Officer can submit a photo of them grilling their favorite recipe along with 100 words on why they’re the best person for the job to careers@ReynoldsWrapCGO.com. The full job description can be found here. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was June 19, 2019.
This guy will be your boss: Brian Kelly, a.k.a. The Points Guy. Photo courtesy of The Points Guy
Travel the World with The Points Guy
This one-of-a-kind dream travel internship will have you wishing you were a college student or a recent grad – or celebrating the fact that you are. The Points Guy (TPG) is known for equipping savvy travelers with advice on how to jet around the world in high style at minimal cost. Now, the editors are making that luxury lifestyle a reality for one lucky person with the ultimate summer job: You'll fly around the world reviewing flights, hotels, trains and more for TPG’s global audience. In addition to compensation for the position, the intern will earn tons of frequent flyer miles and hotel points enabling them to take a dream vacation — or three — at a later date. You can get more details and apply here.
Topdeck Travel trip leader Veronica Criniti scaling King's Landing, a.k.a. Dubrovnik. Photo courtesy of Topdeck Travel
Be Spontaneous with Topdeck Travel
Topdeck Travel, a group tour operator that offers trips all over the world for 18- to 39-year-olds, is giving one lucky traveler a free journey. But here’s the catch: They won’t say where you're going. In the spirit of spontaneity, Topdeck is looking for true thrillseekers, but you'll have to prove it. You have until May 31, 2019, to submit your most spontaneous travel story to Topdeck via Facebook Messenger for your chance at this surprise trip of a lifetime. The winner will hit the road at any point between June and December, and there’s no shortage of possibilities as to where this mystery trip might go. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 31, 2019.
Chase the Sun with Days Inn by Wyndham
Do you have a passion for writing, photography and international travel? Get your application in right away for the "Sunternship" program from Days Inn by Wyndham. During this customizable, two week-long dream job, you'll take an international jaunt to a Days Inn destination of your choice and get a whopping $10,000 paycheck, a $150 daily travel stipend and free hotel accommodations and airfare. In return, your photos and travel insight will be featured on the brand's website and its social media channels. All it takes to apply is an original sun-filled photo and a 300-word entry describing your dream destination and why you belong there this summer. Apply here. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 24, 2019.
NASA is paying people $18,500 to sleep for two months. Getty
Sleep for Two Months with NASA
Feeling sleep deprived? You're in luck. NASA is paying people $18,500 to lie in bed for two months straight. It's part of something called AGBRESA (Artificial Gravity Bed Rest Study), which is looking at the impact of artificial gravity on the human body and being conducted with the European Space Agency at the German Aerospace Centre. There are openings for 12 women and 12 men, ages 24 to 55. There's just one hook: You need to speak German. Applications can be emailed to probanden-bit@dlr.de. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 24, 2019.
Behr Paint is seeking a “Color Explorer” to uncover new hues in inspirational destinations this... [+] Photo courtesy of Behr Paint
Explore with Behr Paint
Behr Paint is looking for the first-ever Behr Color Explorer, which will offer one lucky candidate $10,000 to travel this summer and name the company's new paint colors. According to Behr, the ideal candidate will be "open to adventure, have a passion for unearthing new hues and fresh color schemes and keep their finger on the pulse of the latest trends." You'll travel across the United States and Canada in order to source inspiration. In addition to the $10,000 stipend, the role includes pre-paid flights, lodging and experiences. Applicants can apply here. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 15, 2019.
Fund Your First Journey with Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura — the definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders — has announced First Journey, a contest to celebrate the site's 10th anniversary. The winner will receive $15,000 to take their first true journey, which the brand describes as "a slower, purposeful trip with a clear mission. One should return from both changed and ready to affect change." To enter, you must submit a proposed journey and an explanation of why this mission would be meaningful to you. You can find more information and details on how to enter here. Entrants will be notified in early June if they’ve made it to the semifinalist round and the winner will be announced in late July. Editor's note: The deadline for entering was May 1, 2019.