Student Posting - UMD Athletics Mascot

UMD Athletics Mascot - Champ

The Mascot will assist the Athletics Department staff by performing as our mascot at events. This is a paid position and hours will be determined on an as needed basis. The Bulldog Mascot (Champ) represents UMD Athletics and UMD. Community and athletic events are required. Work Study Preferred. Students must maintain half time enrollment to receive work-study funds. Students enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits during fall and spring semester, may be employed under miscellaneous employment during the summer term without summer enrollment.

Job Duties

• Perform as “Champ” the UMD Mascot at UMD athletic and community events
• Commit entirely to the assigned scheduled opportunities for “Champ” to appear on and off campus
• Assist in creating routines for promotional entertainment
• Distribute Bulldog Athletic materials during events
• Personally interact with Bulldog fans
• Work events throughout the year including summer if available
• Effective communication only using gestures with no words

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current UMD Student
• Previous experience in performing or entertaining
• Experience in community events or functions
• Knowledge of athletic events
• Creativity
• Work study preferred
• Possess a positive attitude, enthusiasm, interpersonal skills, responsibility, initiative, passion, and work ethics necessary to succeed as a member of the Bulldog Marketing Staff
• Must be available nights and weekends as needed
• Maintain professionalism at all times as an employee of UMD Athletics
• Be able to skate on ice
• Always be sensitive in my dealings with other personnel, visitors, and students, so that all are treated in a respectful, professional and humane manner

Pay Range: $15.25 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.  Learn more about retirement plans.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university.  A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.