Gnarls Mascot Representative (FWS)

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The New School in New York is seeking a student worker to support the Office of Student Engagement, focusing on programming for commuter students and mascot events. You will serve as the Gnarls Squad Team mascot, attend on‑ and off‑campus events, and assist with event planning and communications.

The role requires reliability, organizational skills, and the ability to manage a hybrid schedule with weekly changes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to community building and teamwork.
• Reliable, organized, and communicative.
• Able to manage a hybrid schedule and confirm weekly changes for event staffing.
• Must be able to work at least one weekend or evening event per month.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a student officer on the Gnarls Squad Team, attending on‑campus and off‑campus events hosted through Recreation or Student Affairs.
• Wear the mascot suit and represent the university as the Gnarls mascot during events.
• Support the management and communication of the Gnarls schedule.
• Staff events, meetings, and office hours in person.
• Prepare for events and assist with mascot suit transportation.
• Process expense reports and purchases related to Gnarls Squad events.

Skills

Mascot experience

Event staffing

Hybrid work schedule

Communication

Job description

Overview

The Office of Student Engagement oversees community building programs and seeks a student worker to support programming for commuter students. The role reports to the Associate Director for Recreation & Commuter Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a student officer on the Gnarls Squad Team, attending on‑campus and off‑campus events hosted through Recreation or Student Affairs.
• Wear the mascot suit and represent the university as the Gnarls mascot during events.
• Support the management and communication of the Gnarls schedule.
• Staff events, meetings, and office hours in person.
• Prepare for events and assist with mascot suit transportation.
• Process expense reports and purchases related to Gnarls Squad events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to community building and teamwork.
• Reliable, organized, and communicative.
• Able to manage a hybrid schedule and confirm weekly changes for event staffing.
• Must be able to work at least one weekend or evening event per month.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a mascot/mascot handler.
• Prior experience working in an office or community building environment.

Work Mode

Hybrid/Split – Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (e.g., 1‑4× per week) and also work some of the time remotely.

Salary

$20 per hour.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.