DENVER (KDVR) — A company based out of Vail is looking for a summer intern, but it’s not a normal 9-5 desk job. This opportunity involves farm animals and snuggling.
Harvest Hosts is an RV camping membership that offers overnight stays at over 5,000 locations nationwide, and it’s stepping into a new opportunity.
The RV site is offering a cow-cuddling internship. Yes, you read that correctly.
The idea for the internship started as an odd phenomenon between some of the RV hosts.
A few hosts started to offer cow cuddling as a form of agrotourism, according to CEO Joel Holland. It’s kind of like pumpkin picking or a Christmas tree farm, except, this idea is with farm animals.
A few hosts turned into several, as more and more noticed these cows were beneficial for emotional support. Now, the company is offering an internship based on the trend.
The intern would care for the cow, help with tasks around the farm and train the cow to be close to humans.
What it takes to be a cow cuddler
Holland is looking to fill the summer position as soon as possible. The team is looking for a few special qualifications for the summer intern, including:
- Love for animals, especially cows
- Interpersonal skills, positive attitude
- Moderate fitness level
- Must be 18+ and have a valid U.S. driver’s license
- Ability to travel
While he’s expecting the position to be filled by someone with a background in farming or psychology, the position is purposely left open-ended.
“We’re not super stuck on any particular type of person,” said Holland.
The internship comes with a daily living stipend. The company will also provide an RV if you don’t have one.
While it’s a Colorado-based company, the cow cuddling locations are only in New York, Florida and Maryland. Although, Holland hopes to expand emotional support farm animals in the Centennial State.
“I’m hoping that some farms actually reach out to us and tell us they have this as an option,” said Holland.
How to apply
To apply for the position, submit your resume and a cover letter on the website. The cover letter should outline your interest in the position, relevant experience and one to two photos of your farm experience.
If you’re looking for a summer outside of the house – and in an RV – with farm animals and traveling, the company is still taking applications.
Maddie Rhodes
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