As we head into a new year with a new president, a lot of us are wondering what America will look like in 2017. Regardless of your political beliefs, most of us can agree that domestic travel provides a great opportunity to expand your perspective and appreciate all that America has to offer. For those of you aiming to connect with your fellow Americans and explore the US this year, check out these 5 amazing jobs that will pay you travel across the country.
1) Wine Wagon Road Hog
Make happy hour every hour with this awesome gig. The Infinite Monkey Theorem, an urban winery touted by Wine Enthusiast, is hitting the road this year. Drive across the country in this tricked out bus and bring canned wine to the masses. You’ll be hitting up national festivals and providing in-store tastings across the United States. You can check out the job post here.
2) Beer Master
Yes, this job is as great as it sounds. The Main is looking to hire a Beer Master for its upcoming rooftop bar, Grain. You’ll be responsible for compiling the bar’s 100+ craft beer menu and traveling across the US to find unique beer brands that wow even the most discerning of palates. Think you’re up to the task? Get more details here.
3) Live Be Yoga Ambassador
Get your yoga on traveling the country as part of Yoga Journal’s Live Be Yoga tour. This 6-month stint will cover 22 cities and have you at all the major yoga festivals and events capturing photo and video content for Yoga Journal. Taylor O’Sullivan, who was the ambassador last year, noted “I had completely taken the U.S. for granted and overlooked the potential for so many exciting adventures to be had domestically. Spending six months in a bus and traveling across the country gave me a profound appreciation for the beauty and immense diversity that we have right here at our back door.” Channel your inner yogi and apply here.
4) Sports Scout
If yoga isn’t your thing then how about getting paid to watch sports and travel? Yes, this is actually a job. Scouts coordinate with athletes and associated parties to recruit for colleges and professional teams. If this sounds like your dream job then start checking out remote sport scouting positions. Work in Sports has a comprehensive job board here.
5) Travel Guide
If glacier hiking in Alaska or wine tasting at Martha’s Vineyard sounds like your kind of vacation, why not get paid to do it? While some of these jobs only travel within a certain region, most are seasonal so you can bounce around and continue honing your guide skills. Coolworks has compiled a list of guide jobs and other cool gigs across the country that you can check out here.