Seadog Mascot - City Cruises Chicago

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systemsHornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.


Position Summary:

The successful Seadog Mascot will be an engaging and positive individual, with a passion for performing, motivated in generating team spirit, and will have an upbeat personality and good sense of humor.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform as Buzzy Mascot on weekends and holidays
• Maintain Buzzy costume
• Assist in creating routines for promotional entertainment
• Have flexible availability for pop-up events and requested appearances
• Distribute Seadog promotional items on the pier or walking around the city
• Positively and actively engages with all Seadog guests
• When not in costume, inform guests of upcoming cruises and answer guest questions
• Other duties as a by management

Accountabilities:

The successful Mascot will personally contribute to the unforgettable experience, be favorably viewed by supervisors and peers, and be swift and efficient in the execution of their assigned duties. Performance will be evaluated by management and feedback from customers on the city's team.


Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working as a Mascot or actor is a plus
• Must be available to work flexible hours and holiday hours, which will regularly include evenings and weekends
• Must be willing to wear a full mascot costume outdoors in summer climates
• Must be in good physical condition to wear heavy costumes and stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.