Mood director and jam lover among unusual Kemerovo jobs

Kuzbass is associated with the coal industry, and it sometimes seems that almost the entire population of the region is employed in it. We debunked this notion earlier with statistics. Now let«s look at popular job sites, especially since there are many offers from completely different sectors. Some employer profiles even bring a smile and laugh. The editorial team of NGS42.RU has compiled a selection of the most unusual and interesting ones.

Most often in Kuzbass, they are looking for delivery workers and sellers of various goods—from food to spare parts. And among this huge stream of vacancies, we managed to find gems in the hiring field.

Skiing for 200,000 rubles (about $2,000)

In one of the most interesting profiles, they are looking for a lover of skiing or snowboarding. The employer will accept an active, open, and charismatic person to work at a ski resort. Professionalism and extensive experience are not the most important qualities here, but confidence on the slopes is a must for the applicant.

The main task is to carve through snowy expanses (have a blast) and film vacationing tourists and athletes on video. The candidate is offered payment from 100,000 rubles (about $1,000) every two weeks, along with accommodation, branded equipment, and professional gear.

Knowledge of All Memes

Another unusual offer is a «mood director» at a local pastry shop. According to the ad, the candidate must become «a living tonic for the soul, an alarm clock with a hugging function, and a superhero in an apron.»

The employee needs to conduct exercise to music, joke to lift spirits, combat burnout with «coffee therapy,» organize a croissant-wrapping championship, and create memes. A separate mission is distributing encouraging notes, praise stickers, and free hugs.

In exchange for boundless positivity, the company offers work in the «tastiest» team, an unlimited supply of tea and coffee, a 50% discount on pastries, and the main bonus—realizing oneself as an ingredient in the recipe of a happy team, while earnings depend solely on your mood.

Love for Walks

On one of the platforms, they are looking for a «walking specialist.» The author of the profile indicates that the position is in no way related to courier work. The main task set for the candidate is to be the eyes and legs of the company. The employee will need to photograph store schedules, visit shopping centers, and communicate with staff at various establishments. The daily plan is from 30 to 50 tasks.

The employer offers a flexible schedule and payment that directly depends on steps taken. It is stated that on average, it amounts to from 50,333 rubles (about $500) per month, with a bonus—«permanent vibe.» The applicant is required to have a smartphone and internet access.

12 Hours Alone with Jam

Another vacant position in Kemerovo is work on a jam filling line. The main tasks of the employee: preparing «jars» for various types of sweet preserves, filling them, and sticking labels.

For 45,000 rubles (about $450) per month, the candidate is required to be clean and responsible, have a health book, and spend 11–12 hours per shift at the conveyor. At the same time, the worker receives a full social package, a 3/3 schedule, free meals, medical check-ups, special clothing, and sweet gifts for children on holidays.

Singing at Night

For very creative people, there are also suitable vacancies on the sites. One of the Kuzbass employers is looking for a «song performer for a bar.» The list mostly includes compositions in Russian, but there are also ones in foreign languages. The applicant requires about a year of experience in the music field, artistry, and readiness for night shifts.

In return, the company offers a stable salary—45,000 rubles (about $450) take-home, tips, and a full social package. The employee is guaranteed official employment, free meals, transportation home after night shifts, and work in a pleasant team.

Just Stoking

Another unusual vacancy for residents of the regional capital. For 4,500 rubles (about $45) per shift, the specialist—a «stoker»—needs to maintain «continuous operation of the boiler.» In fact, it requires tossing coal and firewood into the furnace. In free time from work, the employee will clean and inspect the territory.

Most importantly, according to the ad, the candidate must be neat, decent, punctual, and sociable. The work schedule is one day on, three days off.

Like in Childhood

Another creative profession is a puppeteer. To become a worker in this field, a candidate aged 20 to 40 must have competencies in puppetry, stage speech, and acting technique.

Working for 45,000 rubles (about $450) will require six days a week, except Monday. According to the author of the vacancy, one can expect a friendly and non-toxic team, creative fulfillment, and official employment from the profession.

Previously, the editorial team of NGS42.RU reported on what the average salaries currently are for specialists in various fields in Kuzbass.