What if someone tells you that you can live on an island, do some work and earn a salary of 91.7 lakhs, won’t you simply jump off from your chair? But well, this isn’t any joke or an imaginary dream; it’s a dream come true job that the East Brother Light Station is calling applicants for.
This lighthouse located in the San Pablo Bay, an island in the US state of California dates back to 1874 and is currently on a lookout for hiring staff to manage it. It was established to assist sailors for navigating the misty waters surrounding San Francisco and today it is a tourist spot and houses an Inn as well.
The details of the job are as mentioned under
Salary: ₹91.7 lakh ($130,000), to be offered as a package to the couple
Number of openings: 02
Date of joining: Mid-April 2019
Where to apply?
You can apply on the official website of the East Brother Light Station.
Requirements
Candidates will be working as a couple
They should have a Coast Guard commercial boat operator’s license
Past experience in hospitality and a seafaring nature.
Perks
– The inn is open only four days a week
– Two weeks training will be given
– Health plan and living quarters on the island.
Job responsibilities
– They will have to operate the five-room inn
– Serve both dinner and breakfast
– Provide ferry service for guests
About the East Brother Light Station
Automated within the 1960s, the lighthouse is still operating. It is maintained by non-profit group East Brother Lighthouse Inc and owned by the US Coast Guard. It’s been a breakfast staple and a West Coast bed since 1979. Funds attained by the inn go towards restoration and maintenance of the historic building. Other job necessities include serving high-quality food, housekeeping, and shipping guests from the dry land to the island.
The place is rather isolated, doesn’t have facilities like wifi or even a television, but for those who leave peace and seclusion, it definitely is a dream job.
