Mr. Peanut and the NUTmobile will be unveiled in Burlington, Wisconsin on Wednesday, September 9th (AP Images)
Are you looking for a new job?
If the answer is yes (and you don't have a nut allergy), Planters wants you to work with the famous Mr. Peanut.
Planters is looking for three people to join the team on a year-long detailed mission to drive Mr. Peanut around the country in the unique 'NUTmobile', delivering nuts to events and festivals.
The company says it's looking for crew members, also known as pea-nutters, who are fun, creative, carefree and looking for “life's next outlandish adventure.”
“From being parade grand marshals to appearing at community events and grand openings, our Peanutters are fun-loving ambassadors for the iconic Planters brand,” said Patrick Horvath, director of marketing for the company. said.
Horvath said this is the third “class” of Peanutters, and this year's crop has a mission to “bring smiles and joy to the millions of people we meet each year.”
Although the job title is a bit far-fetched, the Peanutter position is a real job with responsibilities and employment requirements.
Responsibilities include representing Planters in media interviews and appearances, entertaining fans at community events, interacting with consumers, and giving back to the community through volunteer work.
Applicants must be a college graduate, preferably in a media-related field, have a desire to travel, a desire for adventure, and be “skilled in nut-related puns.”
This is a full-time position for one year starting June 2024.
Interested parties can apply online at BeAPeanutter.com. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a short video pitching themselves as the perfect addition to the team.
It's unclear whether Peanut has final say on all personnel decisions.
