What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mascot Performer position at New York Empire?
The New York Empire are looking for mascot performers. To further enhance this experience for spectators and athletes alike, the team is seeking responsible individuals to serve as the mascot by bringing a positive and vibrant attitude to the role during the 2025 season.
This includes:
- Being responsible and accountable to appearance schedules - arriving on time and remaining for the duration of a shift.
- Exhibiting strong non-verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrating an outgoing performance personality with an ability to interact with spectators.
- Fostering a fun and energetic atmosphere with spectators and at events.
- Possessing a creative and humorous personality while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Providing high quality customer service.
- Maintaining independent and self-motivated style, while remaining flexible and adaptable.
- Caring for the mascot costume and props when possessing it.
- Being athletically and physically fit to wear a costume and perform for the duration of events.
- Must be able to comfortably and safely fit in the mascot costume.
- Willing to work extended and/or irregular hours including nights and weekends, both indoors and outdoors.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.