Pour yourself a pint, this museum is hiring a 'beer historian' - CNET

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Drinking on the job is now required -- if you're a beer know-it-all that is.

The National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. is looking to hire a beer expert to conduct research for a new project called the American Brewing History Initiative.

The job title sounds like every day would be a Friday night, but the position calls for a true beer historian with a deep knowledge of American business, food, culture and brewing (or a similar specialization). The museum is searching for someone who can write, and conduct interviews at a scholarly level, and not just have deep love for downing cold ones.

"The job will involve developing a plan and conducting research, doing a lot of writing for various digital and print media, doing a lot of public speaking, collecting of objects and documents, working with staff to develop public programs, and a lot of other museum-related duties," curator Paula Johnson told The Huffington Post.

Should you choose to summon your liquid courage and apply, the three-year position pays $64,650 a year, plus benefits, according to the official job listing (PDF). You have until August 10 to apply.