Description
We're looking for a Mascot Handler to join our team in New York. As a Mascot Handler, you will serve as a representative for our brand, handling our mascot for appearances at internal and external events, as well as match days.
Responsibilities:
- Travel 50-60 times per year for mascot appearances
- Serve as a Mascot Handler for appearances and match days
- Adapt to different environments to provide the best game experience for fans
- Problem-solve quickly in live sports settings to ensure scripted events run smoothly and performer and fan safety is maintained
- Maintain and create mascot props, costumes, and skit items as needed
- Assist in ideation sessions for in-game skits, social media content, and external requests
- Assist in gameday preparation, including rolling t-shirts, organizing seat and suite visits, handing out prizes to fans, and reviewing the game schedule
- Communicate effectively with game presentation staff during games
- Engage with fans of all ages and provide excellent customer support
Requirements:
- Prior professional mascot or mascot handler experience is strongly preferred
- Outgoing personality with a passion for entertainment within sports and comedy
- Flexibility to work regular season and playoff match days, evenings, and weekends
- Dependable transportation to and from matches and appearances in the Tri-State area
- Knowledge of MLS, general soccer knowledge, and culture of our supporters and fans
We offer a dynamic and creative work environment. You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.