Mascot, Student Worker

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a student to serve as the official mascot for college and community events. You will wear the mascot costume, perform at on- and off-campus events, and interact in character with LLCC fans while promoting school spirit.

Responsibilities include assisting the Student Life Office with mascot communications, distributing promotional items, caring for the costume, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at least half-time during employment (6 credit hours).
• Complete LLCC’s harassment prevention training within 30 days of employment.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Responsibilities

• Represent LLCC at on-campus and community events in character.
• Wear the mascot costume, perform per schedule, and interact with fans without speaking.
• Assist the Student Life Office with mascot emails and social media.
• Distribute LLCC promotional items to boost school spirit.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Reliability / punctuality

Education

Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours)

Job description

Lincoln Land Community College is currently accepting applications for a student to represent LLCC as the official mascot at college and community events.

Our Mascot Will Be Expected To

• Represent LLCC and the college’s mission and values, in a positive and friendly manner.
• Wear the mascot costume and perform at pre‑scheduled on‑campus and off‑campus events.
• Personally interact in character with LLCC fans and community members.
• Assist the Student Life Office with mascot email and social media accounts.
• Distribute LLCC promotional items designed to increase school spirit.
• While wearing the LLCC mascot costume, commit to the pre‑arranged character and mannerisms of the mascot.
• Pose for photographs and communicate creatively without speaking.
• Assist the Student Life Office with costume care, cleaning and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Uphold LLCC’s mission, as well as certain standards of conduct within the College and in dealings with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
• Be responsible for compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other regulations regarding confidentiality of and access to student and other institutional records.

Student workers will be paid $1 above minimum wage and will be scheduled to work up to 20 hours per week with the potential for nights and weekends.

Requirements Include The Following

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Be enrolled at least half‑time (6 credit hours) during the semester of employment, with the exception of summer term.
• Complete LLCC’s mandatory harassment prevention training within 30 days of employment.
• Be between 5’6″ and 5’10″ tall and have good cardiovascular health.
• Complete mascot training before being allowed to represent LLCC.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.