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Unusual travel jobs

Published 9:07 PM EDT, Thu September 29, 2016
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If you're a barber with a sense of adventure, the US Antarctic research center McMurdo Station is currently looking for an on-site hairstylist.
Cool travel jobs hiring right now —
If you're a barber with a sense of adventure, the US Antarctic research center McMurdo Station is currently looking for an on-site hairstylist.
Anastasia Beltyukova
McMurdo (pictured) is one of several Antarctic bases regularly recruiting support staff, from chefs to firefighters.
McMurdo Station —
McMurdo (pictured) is one of several Antarctic bases regularly recruiting support staff, from chefs to firefighters.
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For people who want to spend time taking care of big cats, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas offers a six-month <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.turpentinecreek.org%2Fsupport-us%2Finternship-program%2F%3Fgclid%3DCj0KEQjw0rm-BRCn85bm8uS-zK0BEiQAHo4vrH5drHJ4M2i4DHJdnEsCZIPPWfmL0o1rEvxiik_afccaAmX48P8HAQ" target="_blank" target="_blank">Exotic Cat Internship</a> for 12 candidates twice a year.
Big cat caretaker —
For people who want to spend time taking care of big cats, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas offers a six-month Exotic Cat Internship for 12 candidates twice a year.
Anastasia Beltyukova
Responsibilities include creating birthday treats and hosting parties for rescued Bengal tigers like Sierra, pictured.
Kitty treats —
Responsibilities include creating birthday treats and hosting parties for rescued Bengal tigers like Sierra, pictured.
courtesy Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Outdoor gear brand Columbia is hiring two "directors of toughness" who can "test gear in the most unforgiving conditions on Planet Earth and then tell the world about it." Interviews will be held in tough-to-reach locations around the world.
Director of toughness —
Outdoor gear brand Columbia is hiring two "directors of toughness" who can "test gear in the most unforgiving conditions on Planet Earth and then tell the world about it." Interviews will be held in tough-to-reach locations around the world.
Anastasia Beltyukova
Santa Claus Village in Lapland hires extra elves to work at its post office in both winter (November to March) and summer (June to August).
Elves wanted —
Santa Claus Village in Lapland hires extra elves to work at its post office in both winter (November to March) and summer (June to August).
Anastasia Beltyukova
In addition to selling special stamps and souvenirs, they -- and potentially you -- wear elf clothes and Christmas hats and sort letters for Santa next to a cozy fireplace.
Sorting letters —
In addition to selling special stamps and souvenirs, they -- and potentially you -- wear elf clothes and Christmas hats and sort letters for Santa next to a cozy fireplace.
courtesy Santa Claus' Main Post Office
The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalnavy.mod.uk%2Fcareers%2Frole-finder%2Froles%2Fchefsubmarine" target="_blank" target="_blank">Royal Navy of the United Kingdom</a> is looking for a hard-working, adventure-loving submarine chef with a good sense of humor.
What shall we do with the hungry sailors? —
The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is looking for a hard-working, adventure-loving submarine chef with a good sense of humor.
Anastasia Beltyukova
A Royal Navy submarine like the newly commissioned HMS Artful could be the successful applicant's new home.
HMS Artful —
A Royal Navy submarine like the newly commissioned HMS Artful could be the successful applicant's new home.
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Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service offers a range of<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parks.tas.gov.au%2FindeX.aspX%3Fbase%3D24885" target="_blank" target="_blank"> volunteer caretaker programs</a>, including a three-month stint as a lighthouse-keeper on the usually uninhabited Deal Island. Some candidates prefer the winter months, when they don't have to meet anyone.
Lighthouse keeper —
Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service offers a range of volunteer caretaker programs, including a three-month stint as a lighthouse-keeper on the usually uninhabited Deal Island. Some candidates prefer the winter months, when they don't have to meet anyone.
Anastasia Beltyukova
Finland's Arctic Snow Hotel was recruiting this month for a northern lights spotter. The role was snapped up, but there's still a slim chance of getting a position as a receptionist, maid or guide.
Northern light spotter —
Finland's Arctic Snow Hotel was recruiting this month for a northern lights spotter. The role was snapped up, but there's still a slim chance of getting a position as a receptionist, maid or guide.
Visit Rovaniemi
This could be your new pad if you get the job as live-in housekeeper at London's Buckingham Palace. The application deadline is September 30.
Live-in housekeeper at Buckingham Palace —
This could be your new pad if you get the job as live-in housekeeper at London's Buckingham Palace. The application deadline is September 30.
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