Mascot Handler

The Mascot Handler supports REDD, representing Red Bull New York at events and matches and engaging audiences of all ages. The role sits within the game presentation and fan experience effort, working on match days and internal and external appearances. The handler assists REDD with his antics and duties, helps execute skits and fan interactions, and adapts to live sports environments to maintain performer and fan safety.

• Serve as Mascot Handler for internal and external appearances as well as match days.
• Represent the Red Bull New York brand at events and matches.
• Support REDD with his antics and duties.
• Maintain and create mascot props, costumes, and skit items as needed.
• Assist REDD in ideation sessions throughout the season, including in-game skits, social media content, and external requests.
• Assist in gameday preparation, including rolling t-shirts, organising seat and suite visits, handing out prizes to fans, and reviewing the game schedule ahead of time.
• Engage fans of all ages with proper customer support and help make their time at games special and memorable.
• Perform other fast-paced game day duties as assigned.

• Availability to work regular season and playoff games, as well as mascot appearances.
• Flexibility to work regular season and playoff match days, evenings, and weekends.
• Dependable transportation to and from matches and appearances in the Tri-State area.
• Knowledge of MLS, general soccer knowledge, and the culture of the club's supporters and fans.
• Outgoing personality with a passion for entertainment within sports and comedy.
• Ability to adapt to different environments to provide the best game experience for fans.
• Ability to problem solve quickly in a live sports setting to ensure scripted events hit properly and performer and fan safety is maintained.
• Strong communication over headset with all game presentation staff during games.
• Ability to engage fans of all ages with proper customer support and assist in making their time at games special and memorable.

• Prior professional mascot or mascot handler experience is strongly preferred.

• Tri-State area
• Office hours are subject to the needs of the mascot programme.
• Mascot handler hours are contingent upon incoming requests.