The North Carolina Football Club, the parent organization of the NC Courage (first-division women’s pro soccer team playing in the NWSL) and North Carolina FC (second division men’s pro soccer team playing in USL Championship), is seeking a Mascot Intern who will serve as the bridge between fans and Roary, the NC Courage mascot, help schedule appearances, and assist her at games and appearances. This is a great position for someone looking to work in professional sports and gain mascot handling and performing experience, while offering a flexible schedule and work environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES
- Assist Roary in daily operations including scheduling appearances.
- Serve as mascot handler at NC Courage at NCFC home games as well as external appearances (i.e. youth soccer-related functions, corporate events, festivals, school visits, etc.).
- Foster positive relationships with fans by providing an approachable and friendly presence.
- Create memorable experiences at events through mascot interaction.
- Follow the game day Run of Show to ensure the mascot arrives on time for all required appearances.
- Capture content at games and appearances.
- Communicate with fans to ensure an orderly and enjoyable game day experience (form lines, take photos, communicate mascot schedule, etc.).
- Serve as performer, when necessary, for gameday or external appearances.
- Learn mascot personality and mannerisms to ensure mascot brand is seamless between performers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and eligible for college credit.
- A genuine passion for soccer and a strong understanding of North Carolina Courage and North Carolina FC.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences. Bilingual candidates are preferred.
- Comfortable interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds positively and enthusiastically.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Must be able to work in varying weather conditions and flexible/changing work locations.
- Prior experience with mascot handling or performance preferred. Due to the limitations of the mascot suit, backup performers who are 5’0 "to 5’4" are preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 50 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity of environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, etc. When filling in as a performer, the job involves wearing a heavy, non-breathable mascot suit.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
