Days Inn by Wyndham is seeking two adventurous BFFs to become its latest “sun-terns” with the annual program this year tying into the 2024 solar eclipse. One ‘sun and moon’ duo will embark on a journey to witness the rare event on April 8 from a private helicopter experience, giving an unparalleled vantage point of the path of totality.
The twist? The solar sunternists will capture their experience with photo and video content to share with Days Inn guests on social media.
Best of all, the coveted job comes with a $5,000 payday for each Sun-tern.
“Since 2018, our Sun-ternship program has helped travel-obsessed photographers ‘Seize the Days’ with once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunities. This year, we’re elevating the job to new heights, giving not just one but two Sun-terns a front-row seat to capture and share the magic of the eclipse,” says Days Inn by Wyndham president John Henderson.
Eclipse
Winding its way across 320 km., traversing five North American time zones like a celestial ribbon, the path of totality – the area where the solar eclipse is most visible – crosses through major cities like San Antonio, Little Rock, Cleveland, and Montreal. A rare celestial spectacle, the April 8 event is a once in a generation occurrence, with the next total eclipse not anticipated until 2044. Between one and four million North Americans are forecast to travel to see it.
A list of top viewing locations is available HERE.
The gig
Days Inn invites all photo-obsessed BFFs to apply for the role. In addition to scoring $5,000 each for their work, the Sun-terns will receive a professional photography class, hotel accommodation, travel stipend, Wyndham Rewards® Diamond membership and of plenty of Days Inn swag.
Responsibilities
- Travel to San Antonio, Texas, April 7-9, 2024.
- Document their experience with photo and video content for Days Inn social channels.
- Inspire others by sharing your experiences on your social media channels.
Qualifications:
- A social-media savvy duo – 18 years or older – with a passion for photography and social media.
- US and Canadian (Quebec excluded) residents with a valid passport and/or government ID.
- Both applicants must reside in the same country.
- Comfortable working at heights.
The perks:
- $5,000 per Sun-tern cash payday.
- A rare opportunity to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8 from a helicopter.
- Paid single hotel room for two guests.
- Photography course from a nature and landscape photography expert.
- Travel stipend for airfare, ground transportation and/or meals.
- Wyndham Rewards Diamond level membership.
- A suitcase full of Days Inn swag to share.
- A glowing recommendation from a Days Inn by Wyndham executive upon successful completion of the internship.
How to apply:
Visit www.daysinn.com/suntern by March 5, 2024 to submit:
- The full names of both individuals in the pair.
- Both places of residency.
- Email address for both individuals in the pair.
- Social media profiles of both participants.
- One (1) original sun-filled photo of a sunrise, sunset or landscape.
- One (1) photo of your duo; the two candidates entering the contest.
- One (1) 250-word maximum essay describing a) your relationship (couples, partner, friends, family, etc.) and b) why you are the ideal candidates for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
- Preferred but not required: Any relevant links to photography gallery showcasing previous work.
Days Inn will evaluate applicants’ photography and storytelling skills before selecting the winning pair. Entries must come in the form of one (1) application per pair. For more information and official contest rules visit HERE.