Jobbed: Colorado governor

Having trouble finding work? You're not alone. Follow Jobbed every week as we troll for the weird, the wacky and the worst of what the recession-era world of job ads has to offer. The Job: Governor of the state of Colorado Responsibilities: Running the state; navigating Colorado out of horrific...

By Jonathan Shikes

January 7, 2010

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Having trouble finding work? You're not alone. Follow Jobbed every week as we troll for the weird, the wacky and the worst of what the recession-era world of job ads has to offer.

The Job: Governor of the state of Colorado

Responsibilities: Running the state; navigating Colorado out of horrific financial crisis; maintaining moral high ground while blasting members of opposing party; running for office; cleaning toilet paper off of Governor's Mansion lawn after teepeeing events.

Qualifications: Has previously held elected office (this is not the case for Colorado senators however); proven record of raising gobs of cash quickly; ability to spin anything for political gain; has not had (proven) marital affairs.

Pay: $90,000

What it doesn't say: This job will be a career killer.

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