Spot & Tango, a new dog wellness brand based in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking an extraordinary intern. This position will indeed be a dog lovers dream, as well as anyone who has a highly developed sense of smell! The company is currently seeking an intern to help them assess and test dog dental solutions. This is a part-time, temporary position with a competitive pay rate of $25 hourly. In addition, you’ll receive amazing benefits such as unlimited dog cuddling and puppy kisses!
The role involves working closely with dogs and their “stinky breath” to help improve canine dental health. In a playful job description, Spot & Tango urges applicants to “help us make NYC smell better, one dog at a time.” Among other things, the job listing emphasizes that experience with canine behavior, veterinary technology, or pet wellness is a bonus. The reality is that applicants do not have to have this experience.
In the job listing, they included a stock image of this female adult golden retriever. It features this image of a woman holding her nose while cradling a dog. These visuals highlight some of the odorous challenges that accompany this important role. The listing portrays the job as requiring someone who is “brave, bold, and nosy (literally) to get up close and personal with NYC’s finest canines.”
Justin Racz, author of 50 Jobs Worse than Yours, reminds us that there are always jobs worse than yours. He offers illustrations that illustrate just how challenging those jobs can be. Take the exterminator’s job, for instance, which centers around recovering dead rats that eventually start rotting and smelling. Given these types of comparisons, the dog-job internship seems like one of the better choices. The story comically hints that even City Hall staffers working for Mayor Eric Adams would consider this position a wonderful second choice.
Spot & Tango’s call for candidates with “a nose that can detect even the faintest hint of funk” adds an element of whimsy to the job description. Prospective interns are encouraged to identify various olfactory nuances in dog breath, from “Hint of tuna? Eau de garbage? Delightfully neutral?”
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