They say a change is as good as a holiday. Well, in this case, you may be treated to a healthy dose of both. If you are a wine aficionado to some degree and looking for a career move and lifestyle change, you may be able to work and live rent-free!
Murphy-Goode Winery in Geyserville, California, has the dream job offer of a lifetime that will allow you to work and live rent-free in the town of Healdsburg in Sonoma County while earning 6-figures. Benefits of the position include 30 cases of wine per year with a $10,000 per-month salary, working under the Murphy good resident winemaker, Dave Ready Jr.[2]
If you are over 21 and eligible for work in the USA, all you need do is submit a video by the 30th of June, expressing your passion for wine and why you feel you would be the perfect fit for this incredible job position. We’ll take a look at some of the demands of this position, and you can decide if it’s your cup of Merlot.
Responsibilities and Duties
Perhaps you’ve always toyed with the idea of working in the wine business, or maybe you’re simply a wine fanatic looking for a change of pace. Applicants must be willing to undertake an “adventure of a lifetime in the wine industry,” stated the vineyard. Plus, you’ll be able to work and live rent-free![1]
After your initial period of “shadowing winemaker Dave Ready Jr. and exploring all aspects of harvest,” your duties will be intentionally diversified in terms of the areas you’ll be working in. From general wine knowledge to vineyard operations to networking, e-commerce. Also, marketing and allowing you to familiarise yourself with the heritage and the surrounding region, your newfound home in Sonoma County. The aim is for you to find your area of excellence within the Murphy-Goode family through your experience in the different aspects of the wine industry. The winery promises to “work with you and your passions to help you choose your path in the wine business.”
A press release from the family-operated wine company explained that this job function was first put into practice back in 2009 with a concentration on social media content. The Murphy-Goode vineyard, established in 1985, has reopened the position in 2021. Due to the “new set of challenges” facing the country, they explained.
Want to work and live rent-free? Here’s how to apply!
Your personality and passion are key factors they will be looking for, as you will be “ evaluated on role value, creativity, and design, applicable experience and skill set.”, the application reads. So be sure to include any relevant experience in your application, and express why you feel this position is a dream come true. A keen interest in wine and vineyards is also important, as this will help you quickly and easily grow into the new work and live rent-free while you’re at it![1]
This position will allow you to live the Murphy-Goode lifestyle and become an important player within the industry. You will be able to “work with teams to drive awareness and build demand for Murphy-Goode Winery.” Applications are open until the end of June. The promise of work starting during September. Ensure you can easily lift 50 lbs. of weight, as the average case of wine is 30-40lbs. The Vineyard also said, “position is overtime-exempt, and requires the availability to work flexible hours and weekends, when necessary.”
So perhaps this is your time to shine. Why not see if you have what it takes and submit your video. Brush up that CV, pour yourself a glass of your favorite Chardonnay, and dive into your experiences, expertise, and expectations. Who knows, you might just be the perfect fit for this “Really Goode Job” opportunity. To work and live rent-free is the dream of so many. So, if wine truly is your passion, then this may be the perfect moment to follow yours. The wine country of northern California is an attractively picturesque setting for your new career move. And, at Murphy-Goode vineyards and the position offers room to branch out. Enabling you to specialize in many different areas of your own choosing.[2]
You can apply for the position on their website.
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Sources:
- A winery will pay you $10,000 a month to work and live rent-free in Sonoma. CNN
- Dream job alert: This winery will pay you $10,000 a month to live rent-free in wine country. USA Today