Jack Wills Awards the Best Summer Job in America

BOSTON, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UK University outfitters, Jack Wills, which has recently landed on U.S. shores, wanted to know "who wants the best summer job in America?" through an online campaign which ran from May 9 – June 21.   The answer is:  Harald Zurakowski.  A native of Princeton, NJ, Harald begins his senior year at Hobart College this fall.  He has won $20,000 in tuition and a paid six-week internship as a Jack Wills "Seasonnaire" living and working on the island of Nantucket in the Jack Wills house.  His duties begin this weekend, when he will attend the Santa Barbara polo match to benefit the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry.

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Jack Wills "Seasonnaires" are ambassadors for the brand who live the Jack Wills' lifestyle. The internship includes not only traveling to their stores in resort locations around the U.S., (Martha's Vineyard, Newport and Southampton), but also attending two of the largest Jack Wills events in the United Kingdom and Los Angeles. Harald should expect to spend the rest of his summer hanging out on the beach, sailing and surfing during the day, and hosting parties in town at night. 

Pete Williams, CEO and Founder of Jack Wills, said, "The number of applications for this first 'Best Summer Job in America' campaign exceeded our very high expectations—we are so thrilled with the results that we will repeat the contest again for next summer."

Harald said, "I couldn't believe it when I found out. Everything has been moving so fast and I'm stoked to be a part of the Jack Wills team. It's shaping up to be a great summer --Santa Barbara here I come!"

Check out Harald's winning video here.  Be sure to watch Jack Wills website for more information on next year's contest.

About Jack Wills

Jack Wills was founded in 1999 by Peter Williams and Rob Shaw and currently owns and operates more than 40 stores in the U.K. and Ireland, with 6 stores in the United States, and an ecommerce site, www.jackwills.com.  The registered trademark, "Fabulously British," reflects and defines the inspiration behind the brand—high quality goods that draw heavily on British heritage, style and culture.  As a University outfitter, the brand exudes a sense of excess, adventure, and a hint of youthful arrogance mixed with unique sex appeal.

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