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Position Summary
The Yellowjacket Mascot is responsible for scheduling and positively representing UW-Superior as Buzz at various athletic events campus functions and community gatherings.
Responsibilities
Attend campus and community events as Buzz.
Positively represent the university and maintain Buzzs image.
Promote UW-Superior school spirit and boost crowd morale.
Be energetic and enthusiastic at all times while in costume.
Use large gestures and movements without speaking when interacting with the public.
Take excellent care of the costume and follow all cleaning instructions.
Adhere to the Mascot Guidelines & Code of Conduct.
Schedule mascot appearances for campus and community events.
Check and respond to event requests promptly.
Keep accurate records of all appearances.
Collaborate with campus departments and student organizations to promote school spirit initiatives or events.
Brainstorm and implement new ways to increase school spirit and Buzzs presence.
Represent the department at campus events such as Preview Days SOAR and WoW.
Support and collaborate with other Student Involvement staff on projects and programs.
Perform other duties as needed.
Time Commitment & Training
Up to 5-10 hours per week including scheduled office hours and event hours.
Availability may be required year-round including breaks and summer.
Position may be held until the individual graduates or is unable to perform duties.
Department:
Student Involvement
12 USD per hour
Currently enrolled part- or full-time UW-Superior student.
In good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must be able to work athletic events on nights and weekends.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Enthusiasm a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Proof of Health Insurance and a signed Release & Assumption of Risk are required.
Prior mascot experience.
Valid drivers license and ability to drive to off-campus events.
Strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
Submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline of September 12 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identities of final candidates must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General final candidates under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).
Employment will require a criminal background check and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Part-Time