Part-Time Mascot
Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
- One LSC
- Student Focused
- Own It
- Foster Belonging
- Cultivate Community
- Choose Learning
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Kingwood
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The PT Mascot supports campus spirit, student engagement, community outreach, and college events by serving as the assigned LSC mascot at approved activities and appearances. This position brings the mascot to life through energetic, positive, and professional nonverbal engagement at orientations, campus events, community activities, college fairs, special appearances, and student engagement programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Serves as the college mascot at approved campus student, employee, athletic, recruitment, outreach, community, and special events by providing energetic, welcoming, and engaging interaction that promotes campus spirit and positively represents the college.
- Brings the mascot to life through nonverbal communication, gestures, body language, posing, audience interaction, and expressive movement while remaining in character during appearances.
- Supports event preparation and execution by assisting with setup, material preparation and distribution, guest engagement, photo opportunities, event coverage, cleanup, and other event-related needs.
- Maintains the mascot experience by assisting with proper care, cleaning, storage, preparation, and readiness of the mascot costume, props, and related materials.
- Collaborates with campus departments, such as College Relations staff, and other teams to support mascot appearances, engagement opportunities, marketing/communications projects, outreach activities, and department initiatives.
- May assist with marketing, communications, and multimedia support, including digital and print content, social media support, writing assistance, photography, video, promotional materials, and related department projects.
- Provides general office, administrative, and departmental support, including organizing files, preparing materials, tracking project needs, assisting with scheduling or meeting preparation, and supporting daily operations.
- May conduct campus tours for prospective and new students, as well as community visitors.
- May provide support for calling campaigns and other recruitment or student engagement initiatives.
- Represents the college professionally by following college policies, safety protocols, mascot guidelines, confidentiality expectations, brand standards, and appropriate conduct during campus and community activities.
- Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Coursework experience, or demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, multimedia, photography, video, events, community outreach, student engagement, or a related field.
- High-energy, outgoing, positive, and creative personality with the ability to engage diverse audiences of all ages.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with students, employees, and community members.
- Ability to perform in a full mascot costume using nonverbal communication, gestures, body language, posing, and audience interaction.
- Physical stamina and agility to wear a full mascot costume with limited visibility, including in warm or outdoor conditions; able to walk, dance, pose, wave, and lift/carry up to 20 pounds.
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms preferred.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Positive attitude, collaborative mindset, reliability, flexibility, and commitment to professionally representing LSC.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Current or former LSC Student or community member with a passion for our college
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