Summary
Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Mascot Coordinator at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. NRG Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement. We are a one of a kind premier sports and entertainment complex with four major venues within one giant park. NRG Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), NRG Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), NRG Astrodome (“The” Astrodome), and NRG Arena. We are seeking a unique Mascot Coordinator to join our team. Under general supervision, the Mascot Coordinator will represent Legends Global NRG Park, enhancing the company brand and will engage clients, vendors and guests throughout the facility. Acts as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients’ requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following:
Serves as a positive community ambassador for Legends Global NRG Park and The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) brand.
Work closely with event organizers, marketing team, and other staff to coordinate appearances to develop and execute new ideas and routines.
Engage with guests while in costume, displaying enthusiasm, high energy, to elevate guest experience and increase brand awareness.
Make appearances at shows and events, which includes greeting in a positive manner, dancing, high-fiving and posing for photos.
Execute care for the mascot costume and ensure it is always in operational and guest ready condition.
Develop and maintain social media, scheduling and market research.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be an outgoing, humorous and positive individual who can easily connect with people of all ages and abilities while in costume.
Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, tenants, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
Be enthusiastic, outgoing and guest-friendly at all times.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience as a mascot for a sports team, performing arts/theater background, or amusement park is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Must have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality to engage with clients, vendors and guests.
Ability to communicate nonverbally through body language and gestures.
Creativity to come up with moves and dance routines.
Ability to perform in front of large crowds.
Be able to sense discomfort when approaching people (and disengage if needed) and be able to gauge when someone wants or would invite an approach, a photo, or a high five.
Ability to work long and irregular hours may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends, holidays and inclement weather.
Computer Skills
Operate a personal computer using Mac, Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet savvy, and other standard office equipment.
Must have experience with social media, TikTok, and creating Reels.
Other Qualifications
Demonstrate a high level of energy and self-motivation to work effectively and enthusiastically with
co-workers with a wide range of personalities.
Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the Unites States.
Accessibility of a vehicle to travel locally in the Houston area for community events and other appearances.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Must be comfortable performing in the mascot costume, including walking and standing, for long periods of time.
Must be at minimum of 5’5” to 5’9” to accommodate the proper fit for mascot costume.
Note
The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
To Apply
Please include a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements as part of your application.
Only the first 150 resumes received will be considered.
Applicants that need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (832) 667-1803.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor