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Student - Ursinus College Bear Mascot Student Worker 2026-27

Collegeville, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026

About the role

The Ursinus College Marketing and Communications department is looking for an energetic, spirited, and reliable student to serve as the official Bear mascot at campus events, athletic games, and community appearances. As the face (and fur) of Ursinus pride, you'll play a key role in boosting school spirit, engaging with the campus community, and creating memorable moments for students, alumni, and fans.

Position Details

Department: Marketing and Communications

Reports to: Social Media and Digital Content Specialist Connor Donohue

Schedule: On-call, hours vary week to week based on the event calendar; primarily evenings and weekends during athletic seasons

Key Responsibilities

Perform as the Bear mascot at campus events, athletic games, and community functions

Represent Ursinus College in a fun, professional, and spirited manner at all times

Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications office to schedule appearances and coordinate logistics

Interact with students, alumni, families, and fans to enhance the experience at events (e.g., high-fives, photos, light dancing)

Help maintain and care for the mascot costume, including routine cleaning after appearances

Qualifications

Current Ursinus College student in good academic standing

Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Comfortable performing in costume and being physically active for extended periods

Able to work in warm conditions for short periods of time (mascot suit gets hot!)

Strong sense of school pride and a positive, team-oriented attitude

Prior mascot, theater, dance, or performance experience preferred but not required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.