Yes. You do get paid!
If you love the great outdoors and find yourself out hiking often, you are halfway to being perfect for perhaps one of the best jobs ever. The job is being offered by Anheuser-Busch brewery, and the recipient of this job would be titled the “Chief Hiking Officer.” Oh, did we mention that you also have to enjoy drinking beer?
Devils Backbone Brewery is a brewery located in Virginia and is owned by Anheuser-Busch. It is also located at mile marker 842 on the Appalachian Trail. The Devils Backbone area inspired the position, according to Food & Wine.
If you land the job, you would receive a paycheck for hiking the Appalachian Trail through 14 states. It would cover half of the year 2021 and the hike would begin on March 1st. As the Chief Hiking Officer, you would receive paid airfare that would get you to the starting point, as well as the necessary gear for the hike. You will also be required to attend certain beer parties hosted by Anheuser-Busch along the way. A $20,000 stipend will also be yours for the taking.
You might think that this is the perfect job for you, but the selection process is not super easy to get through. It requires a four-part selection process to ensure that whoever is hired is actually qualified and truly up for the challenge. Still want to apply? You can submit your application on the Devils Backbone website.
In addition to hiking, you will also be required to document your journey on social media. Applicants have to be residents of Washington D.C., Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia and be at least 21 years old.
When the first round of applications is completed, you will be judged by a panel for the opportunity to move forward. At that point, you will be provided an assignment of unknown origin and receive a background check and interview. Only after all of that has taken place will a finalist be chosen. More information and the terms of the contest are located on the Devils Backbone Brewery site.