The New York Red Bulls are seeking a Mascot Handler to serve as a key representative of the team at various events.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Mascot Handler for appearances (internal and external) as well as match days.
- Be available to work regular season and playoff games, as well as mascot appearances.
- Adapt to different environments to provide the best game experience for fans.
- Problem-solve quickly in a live sports setting to ensure that scripted events run smoothly and that performer and fan safety is maintained.
- Maintain and create mascot props, costumes, and skit items as needed.
- Assist in ideation sessions throughout the season (in-game skits, social media content, and external requests) when needed.
- Assist in gameday preparation, including rolling t-shirts, organizing seat and suite visits, handing out prizes to fans, and reviewing the game schedule ahead of time.
- Communicate effectively with all game presentation staff during the games via headset.
- Perform other fast-paced game-day duties as assigned.
- Engage fans of all ages with proper customer support, making their time at the games special and memorable.
Requirements:
- Prior professional mascot or mascot handler experience is strongly preferred.
- Outgoing personality with a passion for entertainment within sports and comedy.
- Flexibility to work regular season & playoff match days, evenings, and weekends.
- Dependable transportation to and from matches and appearances in the Tri-State area.
- Knowledge of MLS, general soccer knowledge, and culture of our supporters and fans.
Benefits:
- Travel 50-60%
This is a temporary position.
