Handler, Mascot

The Chicago Cubs • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chicago Cubs are seeking a Part-Time Mascot Handler to serve as an incremental, as-needed addition to our mascot program staff. This role is intended to help ensure appropriate coverage across all home games, community appearances, and non-gameday events during periods of increased activity or overlapping coverage needs. This position does not include guaranteed hours and schedules will vary based on event demand.

Requirements

• Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and flexible event schedules (including potential postseason).
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly and professionally in fast-paced environments.
• Candidates must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Navigate stairs, ramps, uneven surfaces, and crowded public spaces.
• Candidates must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Lift, carry, and transport equipment weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Candidates must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Work in loud, high-energy environments with large crowds.
• Candidates must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Perform duties indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Candidates must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Maintain situational awareness and respond quickly to changing conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in live events, promotions, athletics, entertainment, or guest services preferred.
• One year demonstrated success in promotional marketing and event execution.
• Prior back-up mascot experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mascot Coordinator during performances for select Chicago Cubs home games, community and Cubs events, and other MLB scheduled events.
• Support the Mascot Coordinator and Manager, Brand Activation in creating and implementing an in-game repertoire and schedule for all home games and special events.
• Help strengthen the Cubs Mascot program through continued and new programming execution and social media content generation.
• Aid in managing and maintaining mascot costumes, outfits, props, vehicles and other program required items.
• Assist the Mascot Coordinator in creating new entertainment and building on past successes for use at performances, including pre and post-game festivities, in-ballpark interaction and improvisation and off-site event entertainment.
• Represent the Chicago Cubs in a professional and appropriate manner at all times.
• Actively contribute to the goals of the Marketing Department and the organization to promote the Chicago Cubs throughout the community.
• Serves as an on-call backup mascot performer, stepping into costume to maintain continuity of appearances, engage audiences, and uphold brand standards.

Benefits

• Option to purchase a discounted meal on game days.
• Complimentary off-site parking & shuttle transportation to/from Wrigley Field on night & weekend game days.
• Exclusive special events for associates.
• Professional development & engagement opportunities.
• Rewards & recognition programs.
• Access to best-in-class facilities including an associate locker room & break room.
• Uniform(s) provided at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed