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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.  We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.  We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Assistant I, Marketing & Events (Hourly)

Job Description Summary:

On a part-time basis, serves as support at events and mascot appearances in support of the mission of the Office of College Relations & Marketing.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

MASCOT TEAM LEADER

1) Assist the R.B. the ACC Riverbat, the Official Mascot of Austin Community College at appearances and coordinate with clients to ensure event success.

2) Serve as the mascot team leader and representative of the District at events with the team on occasions when the Marketing Event Coordinator is not available.

3) Should use the department van safety to transport the mascot team to and from events or across the campus for projects.
4) Must be a good communicator with the ability to find out the purpose of the appearance and determine the mascot and team's role in the mission of that event.
5) Research and identify opportunities to grow the identity and presence of the mascot and the Riverbat brand to enhance College engagement in multicultural communities and areas within the District.

6) May need to perform as the mascot on special occasions.
7) Assist in managing the official Riverbat social media accounts and create engaging posts and moments that will help gain positive exposure.
8) Oversee, at the direction of the Marketing Events Coordinator, mascot costume operations including care, cleaning, maintenance, etc.
9) Provide support for community and team appearances including, but not limited to sponsors, charities, media, private functions, and other events.
10) Maintain merchandise and departmental items as needed.

EVENTS

1) Assist with preparation, packing, transportation, and setup of event-related items to events hosted by the Office of College Relations & Marketing.

2) Provide on-site support during events as needed, addressing some issues that may arise that could disrupt a positive experience for attendees.

3) Establish and maintain relationships with community partners.

4) Transport and distribution of goods between campuses and in-district locations in support of campaigns.

5) Assists with the promotion of events through various channels including calendar listings, email campaigns, and other marketing initiatives.

6) Gather and prepare event and appearance materials in advance of events and unpacking of material post-appearance or event.

7) Maintain inventory of all mascot-related merchandise.

Knowledge

* Demonstrated knowledge of Austin Community College and its mission.

* Experience as a mascot, preferably at a high school, collegiate, or professional level, and knowledge of the role and purposes of a college mascot.
* Knowledge of marketing and advertising.

*Previous experience in event support or logistics is a plus.

Skills

* Excellent customer service skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to provide excellent customer service for internal and external clients.
* Demonstrated experience taking initiative; self-motivated.
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
* Ability to function well independently unsupervised and in a team environment.

* Demonstrated experience taking initiative; self-motivated.
* Administrative skills to maintain schedules, timelines, and deadlines.
* Punctual and willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
* Ability to work well with children and other faculty or staff members at events.

* Ability to troubleshoot situations quickly and act accordingly.

*Must be in good physical condition to wear the heavy costume and be able to stand, walk, and perform for extended periods or in various climates.

Technology Skills

*Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.

*Extensive knowledge of the use of social media for promotion and branding including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

*Experience with Google products, such as Sheets, Docs, and Drive.

*Experience with Canva is a plus.

Required Work Experience

* Experience as a mascot, preferably at a collegiate or professional level.

Required Education

* High school diploma or GED and some college coursework.

Preferred Education

* Associate degree or higher or progress toward completion.

Special Requirements

* Valid Texas Driver's license and good driving record.

Physical Requirements

* Must be in good physical condition to wear and heavy costume and stand or walk for extended periods.
* Must be able to perform mascot actions; subject to standing, walking, jumping, kneeling, hopping, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, waving arms/extending arms, and dancing while in costume.
* Ability to perform indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions.
* Ability to lift and move 50 pounds without assistance.
* Must have good posture and be of the appropriate height and weight to wear the costume comfortably.

Pay Rate

$22.00/Hour

Number of Openings:

1

Job Posting Close Date:

May 31, 2024

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.