<p>The UNW Mascot, Screech, position exists to inspire school spirit for students, prospective students, alumni, parents, and staff of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul at games, events, and through other marketing efforts.</p> <ul> <li>Assist Social Media Strategist with creating content for marketing purposes by portraying the character of Screech the Eagle and participating in various media promotions, including photoshoots, video, TikToks, Instagram Reels, and other social media content </li><li>Attend and perform as the mascot at approximately 10 UNW athletics and admissions events. Required events include: Orientation/Move-in, Football Frenzy, Football games, and Homecoming </li><li>Maintain the identity of Screech without deviating from established identity, displaying warmth, enthusiasm and high energy while in character </li><li>Be familiar with and work within the parameters of all FERPA regulations </li><li>Abide by all University policies </li></ul> <p>Wage: $20.00 per hour</p> <p>STUDENT POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN A MINIMUM OF 1 ON-CAMPUS TRAD COURSE (INCLUDING PSOC) AT UNW</p> <p>After hire, prior to your start date, you will be required to present valid documentation of employment eligibility. Please make sure you have original documents, NOT copies. A list of acceptable documents can be found on uscis.gov.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Outgoing individual who works and interacts well with others; comfortable in front of high-energy crowds </li><li>Motivated and passionate about generating UNW school spirit </li><li>Comfortable with wearing a costume for extended periods of time </li><li>Comfortable with standing, walking, running and moving for extended periods </li><li>Preferred height between 5'5" - 5'11" </li><li>Reliable, punctual, courteous, good listening skills, and able to multitask </li><li>Understanding of and agreement with University of Northwestern's Declaration of Christian Community and Doctrinal Statement is essential </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Mental/Motor Demand Factors:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to demonstrate verbal reasoning, self-direction, personal grooming/hygiene, concentration, and tact approximately 75% of the time </li><li>Ability to demonstrate time awareness and verbal reasoning approximately 60% of the time </li></ul> <p>Physical Demand Factors:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to stand stationary approximately 15% of the time, walk/run approximately 80% of the time and sit approximately 5% of the time </li><li>Ability to demonstrate reaching, dexterity and hearing skill approximately 75% of the time </li><li>Ability to demonstrate stooping, kneeling, crouching and handling skill approximately 30% of the time </li><li>Ability to lift, while stationary, up to 10 pounds and carry, while moving, up to 10 pounds </li></ul> <p>Environmental Condition Factors:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work alone or with others or around others or with customer/public contact 100% of the time </li><li>Ability to work with noise approximately 60% of the time </li></ul> <p>Work Environment:</p> <ul> <li>The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university, a demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the university and an agreement to abide by all university policies. </li></ul> <p>The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other tasks not specifically addressed in this job description.</p>