What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Seasonal Mascot Performer position at Seattle Mariners?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: 2025 Seasonal Mascot Performer
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Director, Game Entertainment and Experiential Marketing
Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
This is a Seasonal position for the 2025 Baseball Season with an expected duration of March 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025.
Primary Objective:
The Mascot Performer brings the Mariner Moose to life by captivating and energizing fans during Seattle Mariners home games, community events, and other engagements. This role calls for a dynamic personality, dependability, and exceptional athleticism. We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who can deliver high-energy performances at T-Mobile Park and beyond.
Essential Functions:
- Perform as the Mariner Moose during home games, creating memorable interactions with fans and fostering an engaging ballpark atmosphere.
- Collaborate with the Mariners Game Entertainment Coordinator to develop and perform 1-2 approved video pieces, live skits, dance routines, or other entertainment elements for each homestand.
- Assist in crafting daily game schedules for the Moose to ensure visibility across the ballpark while meeting fan engagement goals.
- Participate in a variety of club, community, and private events across the Northwest, with occasional travel outside the region.
- Occasionally respond to fan emails and feedback through the Mariner Moose email account.
- Maintain mascot-related costumes, props, equipment, locker room, and vehicles.
- Contribute to events such as Moose’s Birthday, Kids’ Appreciation Day, and other community initiatives.
- Support the Experiential Marketing team with additional projects and assignments.
Education and Experience:
- Prior mascot experience with a professional, collegiate or minor league sports team
- Prior performance experience in dance, drama, acrobatics, or other relevant fields preferred
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
- Possesses strong people skills and ability to engage with individuals of all backgrounds and ages, especially children
- Must be reliable to report to work on-time and to work in assigned area independently
- Exhibits teamwork; collaborates and communicates with team members with a positive demeanor
- Strong interpersonal and nonverbal communication skills; all interactions are respectful and appropriate for the audience
- Comfortable with crowds and public interaction
Physical Activities and Working Conditions:
- Due to costume restrictions applicants must be between 5’9” and 6’2” and weigh between 140lbs and 190lbs.
- Must wear and perform in assigned mascot costume at all times when working
- Must be comfortable maintaining and operating Moose Van (Chevy Express 3500 Passenger Van)
- Works in all weather conditions while wearing the mascot costume
- Lifts up to 25 pounds
- Works shifts dependent on game and event schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
The Mariners are committed to providing competitive pay, perks and benefits packages for our valued Team Members.
The anticipated pay for this role is $22.44 - $35.00 per hour, depending on the shift worked. The Mariners also provide a robust and unique offering of perks and benefits including paid public transportation, concession and merchandise discounts, special access to baseball games and other public events, and a number of exclusive employee incentives.
All perks are subject to eligibility requirements and availability and may be modified or amended from time to time.
This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.
Salary : $22 - $35
