Fact Check

Yes, McCormick Spices Is Hiring a Director of Taco Relations

Every day will be Taco Tuesday for someone.

Published July 17, 2021

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Claim:
McCormick Spices is hiring for a "director of taco relations" position.

On July 13, 2021, McCormick Spices announced on social media that the seasoning and spice company was hiring an unusual — and, some might say, idyllic — position: "Director of Taco Relations."

According to the job posting the position is temporary and part-time, lasting from September to December 2021. It pays $25,000 per month, up to $100,000. Interested job seekers must submit application packets, which include a two-minute video, by the July 20 deadline.

The job posting went viral, with social media users raving about the idea of being a director of taco relations.

No word yet on whether the position has been filled with a lucky taco lover.

Bethania Palma is a journalist from the Los Angeles area who started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and has covered everything from crime to government to national politics. She has written for ... read more