Mascot Handler

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a Mascot Handler for appearances (internal and external) as well as match days.
• Availability to work regular season and playoff games, as well as mascot appearances.
• Ability to adapt to different environments to provide the best game experience for fans.
• Ability to problem solve quickly in a live sports setting to ensure that scripted events hit properly, and that the performer and fan safety is maintained.   
• Maintain and create mascot props, costumes, and skit items as needed.
• Assist REDD in ideation sessions throughout the season (in-game skits, social media content, and external requests) when needed.
• Assist in gameday preparation including rolling t-shirts, organizing seat and suite visits, handing out prizes to fans, and going over the game schedule ahead of time.
• Strong communication over headset with all game presentation staff during the games.
• Other fast-paced game day duties as assigned.
• Ability to engage fans of all ages with proper customer support, and assist in making their time at the games special and memorable.
• The mascot handler hours are contingent upon incoming requests.

Qualifications

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 & playoff match days, evenings, and weekends. Office hours will be subject to the needs of the mascot program.

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.

Additional Information

You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company. Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.