Sarge Mascot

Realize your ambition. Say cheese!

Your Story.

You are a punctual self-starter who works professionally in both a team environment as well as individually. You have a willingness to take direction. You have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. You are known for your ability to learn new skills.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Participate in spontaneous crowd interaction 


• Remain energized and engaged 


• Professionally interact with both employees and fans 


• Provide input on making appearances more enjoyable for fans 


• Preserve identity of the mascot without deviating from established character including body language, mannerisms, attitude, and fan interaction 


• Read social cues to understand level of interaction fan wants 


• Interact well with children, families, and pets 


• Pose for photographs 


• Assist in bringing social media trends to life in costume, as needed 


• Be silent, using exaggerated movements and entertaining behavior to communicate 


• Ensure the costume is worn correctly 


• Represent the values of Sargento in a positive and friendly manner 


• Punctually adhere to event agendas 


• Willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays 

Qualifications

• Current college student 


• 18 years of age or older 


•  Must be able to work 8-16 hours/week primarily during weekends and holidays, as well as some evenings 


• Available from mid-May to mid-August 


• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required  

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 accommodations 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 walk; and stand or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Due to costume manufacturer specifications, a person between the heights of 5’5” and 5’9” will have the most secure fit in the costume.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this role may be in adverse weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, wind, heat.