Durango Mascot — Part-Time Spirit Ambassador

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a student worker to portray Durango, the official mascot, at UNO athletic events, campus programs, and community functions. The role requires energy, presence, and the ability to engage diverse audiences while representing UNO’s values.

Responsibilities include performing in costume, interacting with students, faculty, staff, parents, and fans, and promoting Maverick Spirit. Backgrounds in performance or ice-skating are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Perform as Durango at UNO athletic and social functions.
• Remain in character while wearing the costume.
• Interact in character with students, faculty, staff, parents, families, and alumni.
• Ability to attend all scheduled events, including nights and weekends.
• Enthusiastic, engaging personality.
• Performance background (dance, cheer, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to ice skate in uniform.

Responsibilities

• Promote Mavericks spirit and engage fans at events.
• Durango participates at UNO athletic events and campus programs.
• Perform in the Durango costume as required.
• Attend events including nights and weekends.

Job description

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a student worker to portray Durango, the official mascot, at UNO athletic events, campus programs, and community functions. The role requires energy, presence, and the ability to engage diverse audiences while representing UNO’s values.

Responsibilities include performing in costume, interacting with students, faculty, staff, parents, and fans, and promoting Maverick Spirit. Backgrounds in performance or ice-skating are a plus but not required.