Mascot Performer

Job Title: Mascot Performer

Class: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Game Production & Partnership Activation

Location: Oshkosh, WI

The Milwaukee Bucks strive to be the best sports and entertainment company in the world. We are looking for dedicated people who champion innovation, inspire and empower their teammates to perform at a world-class level, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Summary:

This person is an enthusiastic entertainer that will bring Pointer to life at Wisconsin Herd home games and community events and appearances. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform as Pointer and all variations of character (e.g. Point-Air, etc.) during Wisconsin Herd home games, community events, and special appearances
• Enthusiastically engage with fans at home games, creating an entertaining and welcoming environment for all fans and lifetime memories
• Manage and maintain mascot equipment, including props and costumes, and other equipment needed for Herd gamedays
• Work with Director of Game Production to create and execute schedule for in-game entertainment and group fulfillment to create a memorable and world-class experience
• Represent Herd and mascot in professional, appropriate manner at all times, inside and outside the costume

Qualifications:

• Experience performing as a mascot highly preferred
• Dance skills strongly recommended
• Ability to perform in a costume for several hours at a time
• Execute tasks on a tight timeline and under pressure
• Energetic, friendly, humorous, and engaging personality that can create WOW moments on a 1-on-1 basis with fans
• Ability to excite, empower, and entertain crowds
• Creative personality with ability to quickly adapt and improvise to new situations
• Attend gameday meetings and on-court rehearsals held prior to all home games
• Knowledge of NBA G League basketball rules and regulations
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take direction, feedback and be professional at all times
• Work a flexible schedule; evenings and weekends are required; possible Holiday games; has to be available for all HOME games
• Familiarity with Wisconsin Herd, Oshkosh market, and Milwaukee Bucks

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.