Last year’s viral “A Really Goode Job” campaign from Sonoma winery Murphy-Goode garnered more than 7,200 applications and offered the candidates, not one but two people, their dream wine jobs. It was so good, that Murphy-Goode is launching the job search again to offer the ultimate dream job in wine country. Applications are being accepted now through June 30, 2022. The job comes with major perks: a foot in the door in the wine industry, a $10,000 per month salary, vineyard-front living rent-free for a year in the charming town of Healdsburg, one of Sonoma County’s premier destinations, and a year’s supply of Murphy-Goode wine.
“After receiving an incredible number of applications for last year’s ‘A Really Goode Job,’ it was a no-brainer decision to replicate it this year,” said Dave Ready Jr., Murphy-Goode winery’s winemaker. Over the course of last year’s campaign and interview process, the winery saw so many talented candidates who loved being a part of crafting their own destiny, which was documented in a mini-series. “We hope to again see a diverse pool of candidates inside and outside the industry, in our backyard and beyond. Living and working in this beautiful part of the world is a true gift, and we relish the opportunity to share that with someone who is passionate about breaking into wine.”
A key component to the previous campaign was the opportunity for the candidate to work in multiple job specialties of the business, as opposed to a single designated position, and that comprehensive job training aspect will again be highlighted in the current campaign.
To apply, candidates must create a short video introducing themselves and explaining what they would bring to Murphy-Goode winery, why they want to work in the wine industry and why Murphy-Goode should hire them, then upload it to the official campaign website. Finalists will be announced in July, taking their final interviews in Sonoma County. The candidate will be selected and announced in August. Once selected, the candidate will begin their year-long adventure with Murphy-Goode, first by shadowing winemaker Dave Ready, Jr., exploring the ins and outs of harvest in Sonoma County. Inspired by their application, Murphy-Goode will then work with the candidate to identify their passion and create the ideal role at the winery for the remainder of the year, and hopefully beyond.