Student - Big Red Mascot

<strong>Category:</strong>: Student Employment<br /> <strong>Subscribe:</strong>: <br /> <strong>Department:</strong>: Student Development<br /> <strong>Locations:</strong>: Pella, IA<br /> <strong>Posted:</strong>: Jun 24, 2024<br /> <strong>Closes:</strong>: Open Until Filled<br /> <strong>Type:</strong>: Hourly<br /> <strong>Position ID:</strong>: 178057<br /> <p>About Central College:</b> <br /></p> <br /> <p>Central College in Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor, its leadership formation and, most importantly, for its work creating genuine connections among students, faculty, coaches and alumni that help graduates realize their career aspirations for a lifetime. We are steadfastly dedicated to cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. The Central experience is rooted in exploration and self-discovery and enhanced by life in a <a href="https://central.edu/campus-life/housing-and-roommates/" target="_blank" >residential community</a> of 1,150 students with wide-ranging perspectives. Founded in 1853, Central values its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference.</p> <br /> <p> <br />Job Description:</b> <br /></p> <br /> <ul> <li>Perform as "Big Red" mascot at Central and community appearances. Remains in character while wearing the costume.</li> <li>Represents Central&#39;s mission and core values in a positive friendly manner through performances at on and off campus events.</li> <li>Maintains the proper use of Big Red costume as directed.</li> <li>Interacts, in character, with Central students, faculty, staff, parents and families, children &amp; alumni.</li> <li>Works events throughout the year including evenings and weekends as applicable.</li> <li>Distributes Central promotional items designed to create good will and increase school spirit. Poses for photographs and communicates without speaking as directed.</li></ul> <br /> <p> <br />Requirements:</b> <br /></p> <br /> <ul> <li>Warm and engaging personality with a willingness to have fun</li> <li>Professional demeanor</li> <li>Independent and self-motivated with attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to multi-task</li> <li>Ability to work both individually and with a team</li> <li>Must have good posture and physical ability to perform Big Red actions such as standing, running, kneeling, reaching, jumping, bending waving hands/arms, etc.</li></ul> <br /> <p> <br />Additional Information:</b> <br /></p> <br /> <p>Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace.</p> <br /> <p></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmJnZW5lcmljLjAyNDc3LjEyNTI0QGluc2lkZWhpZ2hlcmVkY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">