Fall fanatics can take their obsession a step further by turning it into a side hustle.
Personal finance platform FinanceBuzz is looking to hire a “pumpkin spice expert” to taste test fall food products from Trader Joe’s.
The platform said it’s looking for someone to taste and rate the retailer’s “fall-inspired Pumpkin Palooza foods.”
The individual will be tasked with rating over 20 pumpkin-flavored food and drink products, such as pumpkin waffles and pumpkin spice gingerbread.
FinanceBuzz will use the ratings to help shoppers decide which foods to budget for and which to “skip.”
The pumpkin spice expert will receive $1,000 for the effort, along with a $500 Trader Joe’s gift card to cover the cost of the food.
“Groceries are an essential part of everyone’s budget — and usually a good portion of monthly expenses,” FinanceBuzz said on its website.
“It’s frustrating when you go out, buy a new food to try, and it ends up being a disappointment.”
FinanceBuzz is not affiliated with or endorsed by Trader Joe’s — but they are “huge fans” of their seasonal items, spokesman Chris Lewis told FOX Business.
While there are “dozens” of new food products released each year, Lewis noted that there may not be room in everyone’s budget for all of them.
“Pumpkin season is a huge passion for some people, so we wanted to find a real superfan to critique this year’s fall lineup and help our readers shop,” he wrote in a statement.
“This is a serious job announcement. If you’re someone who cares about pumpkin season, has a great sense of taste, and is ready to have some fun as we head into fall, we want to hear from you.”
Interested applicants must be over 18 years of age and live near a Trader Joe’s in the US
The expert will be expected to photograph each fall-inspired item — purchasing one of each — and then rate each product on several criteria, including difficulty of preparation, taste and more.
Applications can be submitted at financebuzz.com/pumpkin-side-hustle before the September 10 deadline.
FOX Business reached out to Trader Joe’s for comment.
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