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Have a sweet tooth and are looking for a fun, easy way to make money? Candy Funhouse wants to hear from you.
The Canadian candy company is offering up to $100,000 annually to fill its position as chief candy officer.
The lucky renter can work from home full-time or part-time in Toronto or Newark, New Jersey. The position is open to anyone 5 years and older living in North America, so parents and guardians can apply on behalf of their children.
More than 100,000 applications have been made since the listing was posted a few weeks ago, a company spokesperson said.
Interested parties have until August 31 to register.
According to the company’s LinkedIn job posting, the chief candy officer must “love all things candy and chocolate” and be “passionate for sweets and exploring unreleased and existing products.”
And it’s not all fun and games, the company said.
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The chief candy officer leads the candy board meetings and is the chief taste tester. The officer will try 3,500 products over the course of a year, or 25 to 35 per month, Jamal Hejazi, the company’s CEO, wrote on LinkedIn.
The chief candy officer will also lead the candy strategy, according to the post, approving all candies in the company’s inventory, and deciding whether each treat will be awarded the official “Chief Candy Officer Stamp of Approval.”
“All you need is a passion for candy, pop culture and a sweet tooth,” the company said on LinkedIn. “The candidate will undergo extensive taste training and much more. The chief candy officer must put pleasure first in their daily routine.”
In a video about the job posting, self-proclaimed candy scientists said the company aims to be a trendsetter in the candy industry. The employees said they are looking for a leader who is bold, creative and willing to speak their mind.
The sweet gig is also coming up with a dental plan, the company said.
No experience is necessary, but if you want a head start, it doesn’t hurt to have an interest in candy, pop culture and media, the report says.
Saleen Martin is a reporter for USA TODAY’s NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757 – and loves all things horror, witches, Christmas and food. Follow her on Twitter on @Saleen_Martin or email her at [email protected]
