WASHINGTON — Have you always dreamed of driving a giant peanut? Well, Planters might have just the nutty job for you.
Hormel Foods, the makers of Planters, is hiring three full-time crew members to travel across the U.S. in a 26-foot-long peanut-shaped vehicle: the NUTmobile. Chosen candidates, referred to as “Peanutters,” will represent the peanut brand in media interviews and community events across the country.
“We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our fourth class of Peanutters,” Planters marketing director Patrick Horbas said in a statement. “As energetic ambassadors of the brand, our Peanutters travel the country, spreading smiles and joy to millions of people each year.”
Here are the nuts and bolts: Applicants must be college graduates with a bachelor’s degree — preferably in public relations, communications or similar media-related fields.
Additionally, Planters is looking for those with “an appetite for adventure and proficiency in nut-related puns.”
Peanutters will be responsible for “planning and executing over 200 events annually.” Other responsibilities for the paid positions include creating content for the NUTmobile’s social media channels and frequent consumer interaction.
The can-nut miss job opportunity runs from June 2025 until June 2026, according to the posting.
How much do NUTmobile drivers make?
The starting salary for “Peanutters” is $45,000 annually, according to the job posting.
Hormel Foods touts a “strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k)and match, Wellness Program, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.”
Applicants must submit a resume and a short video describing why they would make the perfect Peanutter by Feb. 14, 2025.
This year will be the fourth official class of Peanutters, according to Horbas. However, the NUTmobile, Mr. Planters’ official ride, has been around since 1935.
Over the years, it has evolved from a singular peanut car to a fleet of vehicles, though there is currently only one active NUTmobile on U.S. highways.
To learn more about the job and how to apply, visit BeAPeanutter.com.