Part-Time Mascot

Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential. Cultural Beliefs One LSC Student Focused Own It Foster Belonging Cultivate Community Choose Learning The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories. Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFairCommunity, the college provides a full range of offerings includingunique programs in fire science technology, logistics managementand sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, thecollege has experienced record growth and supports an excitinglearning environment that brings together state-of-the-arttechnology and active, collaborative learning. Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX77433. Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Mascot supports campus spirit, student engagement, communityoutreach, and college events by serving as the assigned LSC mascotat approved activities and appearances. This position brings themascot to life through energetic, positive, and professionalnonverbal engagement at orientations, campus events, communityactivities, college fairs, special appearances, and studentengagement programs. The role may also assist with marketing,communications, multimedia, event preparation, general officesupport, and departmental operations. This position requiresreliability, creativity, professionalism, flexibility, physicalstamina, and the ability to follow college policies, safetyprotocols, mascot guidelines, confidentiality expectations, andbrand standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Serves as the college mascot at approved campus student,employee, athletic, recruitment, outreach, community, and specialevents by providing energetic, welcoming, and engaging interactionthat promotes campus spirit and positively represents thecollege Brings the mascot to life through nonverbal communication,gestures, body language, posing, audience interaction, andexpressive movement while remaining in character duringappearances Supports event preparation and execution by assisting withsetup, material preparation and distribution, guest engagement,photo opportunities, event coverage, cleanup, and otherevent-related needs Maintains the mascot experience by assisting with proper care,cleaning, storage, preparation, and readiness of the mascotcostume, props, and related materials Collaborates with campus departments, such as College Relationsstaff, and other teams to support mascot appearances, engagementopportunities, marketing/communications projects, outreachactivities, and department initiatives May assist with marketing, communications, and multimediasupport, including digital and print content, social media support,writing assistance, photography, video, promotional materials, andrelated department projects Provides general office, administrative, and departmentalsupport, including organizing files, preparing materials, trackingproject needs, assisting with scheduling or meeting preparation,and supporting daily operations. May conduct campus tours for prospective and new students, aswell as community visitors. May provide support for calling campaigns and other recruitmentor student engagement initiatives Represents the college professionally by following collegepolicies, safety protocols, mascot guidelines, confidentialityexpectations, brand standards, and appropriate conduct duringcampus and community activities Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Coursework experience, or demonstrated interest in marketing,communications, multimedia, photography, video, events, communityoutreach, student engagement, or a related field. High-energy, outgoing, positive, and creative personality withthe ability to engage diverse audiences of all ages. Good written and verbal communication skills, including theability to communicate professionally with students, employees, andcommunity members. Ability to perform in a full mascot costume using nonverbalcommunication, gestures, body language, posing, and audienceinteraction. Physical stamina and agility to wear a full mascot costume withlimited visibility, including in warm or outdoor conditions; ableto walk, dance, pose, wave, and lift/carry up to 20 pounds. Basic experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe CreativeSuite, or similar platforms preferred. Strong time-management and organizational skills. Positive attitude, collaborative mindset, reliability,flexibility, and commitment to professionally representing LSC

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods ofstanding; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurringbending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similaractivities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such astypewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, butcommon, physical characteristics and abilities, such as aboveaverage agility and dexterity.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

Work hours will include evenings and weekends, outdoors inextreme heat and cold Must have reliable mode of transportation to travel to campuslocations within the LSC Service Area

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Current or former LSC Student or community member with apassion for our college Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $15.92. Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lone Star College