Part-Time Behrend Nittany Lion Mascot

Penn State University•Erie, PA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Behrend is currently seeking applicants for the Nittany Lion Mascot. This is a part-time role where the selected candidate will represent the university at various events. The Nittany Lion mascot does not speak and must adhere to specific rules regarding behavior, attire, and costume integrity. The role involves picking up and returning the mascot costume, providing transportation to events, and checking in with event organizers.

Requirements

Must be a current Penn State student (not previously employed by the university) or an external applicant.
Must not speak while in costume.
Must not make rude gestures.
Must use the tail in an appropriate manner.
Must wear the complete mascot costume at all times.
Must only wear appropriate and approved attire with the costume.
Must not wear attire from other colleges or universities.
Must not drink alcohol or smoke.
Must report any damage to the suit immediately.
Must pick up and return the Nittany Lion Mascot costume.
Must provide own transportation to and from events.
Must check in with the office/department/contact person at each event.
PA State Police Criminal Background Check clearance.
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form clearance.
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check clearance.

Responsibilities

Represent Penn State Behrend as the Nittany Lion Mascot at various programs, events, and activities.
Adhere to all rules and guidelines for being the Nittany Lion Mascot, including not speaking, not making rude gestures, and using the costume appropriately.
Ensure the mascot costume is worn correctly at all times, with no parts missing (e.g., head without body, or body without head, hand gear must be on at all times).
Wear only appropriate and approved attire with the costume (e.g., bow tie, scarf, Penn State apparel jersey, Hawaiian shirt).
Do not wear attire from other colleges or universities.
Do not drink alcohol or smoke while in costume or associated with events.
Report any damage to the mascot suit to the manager immediately for repair or replacement.
Pick up and return the Nittany Lion Mascot costume prior to and after events, or on the following business day if necessary.
Provide own transportation to and from programs, events, and activities.
Check in with the designated office, department, or contact person at each event to understand specific expectations.