This position is a dual role as the Mascot Performer and Mascot Handler. Both roles are expected to be the spirited embodiment of our college, captivating audiences and fostering enthusiasm and excitement at events on campus and in the community. You'll represent Gateway Technical College with energy, charisma, and professionalism while wearing our beloved Rudy the Red Hawk mascot costume.
Being a member of the Rudy the Red Hawk mascot team is a minimum one-semester commitment. As Rudy the Red Hawk, you will participate in various Gateway, high school and community events. You must be willing to attend events during all three semesters, as well as during winter and spring breaks, as needed and available.
This position will work a flexible and varied schedule; must be available some nights and weekends; paid via a stipend based on hours worked for any event.

Character Embodiment: Portray our mascot character with enthusiasm and authenticity, embodying its personality traits, gestures, and mannerisms.
Event Representation: Attend various events, including community gatherings, and promotional functions, engaging and interacting with attendees to create a lively and memorable experience.
Performance Excellence: Maintain high energy levels throughout appearances, executing routine and spontaneous interactions to entertain and engage audiences.
Brand Ambassadorship: Act as a positive ambassador for Gateway, upholding its values and conveying its messaging through non-verbal communication and engaging interactions.
Costume Management: Responsible for the proper care, handling, and upkeep of the mascot costume, including changing in and out of the attire and ensuring its cleanliness and maintenance.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with event organizers, handlers, and support staff to coordinate appearances and ensure a seamless and successful event presence.
Please note the above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job with or without notice.

Required:

• 18 years or older

• Reliable transportation (retrieve costume, travel to and from event, and return the costume OR a combination)

• Physically able to fit within the size requirements of the mascot costume

• Ability to wear costume for an extended period of time

• Ability to walk, stand, and perform for duration of event

• Independence, reliability, confidentiality, respect and integrity

• Ability to communicate verbally/non-verbally and interact positively with diverse audiences

How to Apply:

To be considered for a mascot actor position, you will need to fill out an application online.

Application materials submitted via mail, fax, email or in-person will not be considered.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation will be in a form of a stipend and based on the county of the individual's home address & event hours

• Event hours includes the time to pick up and return the costume

• No additional benefits are offered

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Flexibility is needed to accommodate day, evening and weekend student & business needs

Gateway will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Gateway Technical College is an operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and an accommodation for the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at compliance@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062.

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