Community Relations/Mascot Coordinator

Job Summary

• Coordinate and schedule all community programs and events


• Perform for all home games and community appearances


• Develop, rehearse, and perform in-game skits that contribute to the entertainment value at the Field


• Develop, oversee, and perform in a dynamic School Assembly Program 


• Manage grant award process including promotion of submissions, selection of winners, and fulfillment of monetary to non-profits


• Hire, schedule, and manage Street Team members and events


• Organize, track, and market the Kids Club memberships and activities


• Schedule and attend player & mascot community appearances


• Oversee fulfillment of donation requests and work with group sales department to grow and develop ticket fundraising program


• Track community relations impact for reporting, as well as an annual report


• Build relationships with community leaders, non-profits, and Stripers corporate partners


• Work with non-profits to coordinate fundraisers 


• Develop performance measures and other measures to evaluate effectiveness of community-based initiatives


• Responsible for maintenance of all mascot suits, and creation of new costumes and props


• Manage mascot Twitter handle with appropriate tone


• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree preferred


• Prior experience working in a mascot role within the sports entertainment industry


• Must be available to work flexible hours including nights & weekends, and be able to safely perform in hot and humid conditions


• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and on a team


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as required


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Docs/Forms