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Department:
Logistics & Operations
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
New Student and Family Programs is seeking enthusiastic and
spirited student performers to serve as Clawed Z. Eagle, American
University’s official mascot. The Clawed performer(s) will play a
key role in enhancing school spirit and student engagement by
attending Thank Clawed It’s Wednesday events and other university
programming throughout the academic year.
This role is perfect for students who want to get involved on
campus, spread school spirit, and help create memorable experiences
for the AU community, while staying behind the scenes in a fun and
energetic way.
Essential Functions:
- Perform as Clawed Z. Eagle at Thank Clawed It’s Wednesday
events every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Attend additional campus events and special programs as
needed.
Stay in character and interact with students, families, and
campus visitors in a fun, engaging, and appropriate way.
Collaborate with event staff to support successful
programming.
Handle and care for the mascot costume, including wearing it
for extended periods.
Maintain the secrecy and integrity of Clawed’s character and
identity.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 10 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Must be a current American University student in good
standing.
- Comfortable wearing a mascot costume and performing in
public.
- High energy, creativity, and ability to engage with an audience
non-verbally.
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to regular
attendance.
- Prior experience in performance, dance, cheer, or theater is a
plus, but not required.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- 3 hours per week (Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), with
Opportunities for additional hours at special events as
needed.
- This position reports to the Assistant Director,
Pre-Orientation and Operations within New Student and Family
Programs.
- Please submit your resume and a brief statement (no more than
200 words) explaining your interest in becoming Clawed and what
makes you a great fit for this role. Selected candidates may be
invited for an audition or interview.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
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Current American University Employees
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account. If you are a current employee at American University,
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take you to our internal career listings.
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