Nittany Lion Mascot – PSU Beaver

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Beaver is currently seeking applicants for the Nittany Lion Mascot.

Rules of being the Nittany Lion Mascot :

The Nittany Lion:

• Does not speak – EVER, even if asked a direct question. Appropriate sign language (thumbs up, OK, number 1) is allowed
• Does not make rude gestures
• Does not use the tail in any inappropriate manner
• Is never seen in only part of the costume: no head without body or body without head, hand gear must be on at all times
• May only dress up in appropriate and approved attire – i.e. bow tie, scarf, Penn State apparel jersey, Hawaiian shirt, etc.
• Cannot wear any other college or university’s attire
• Cannot drink alcohol or smoke

If any damage is done to the suit that needs repair or replacement, please let the Director of Campus Relations know ASAP so it can be fixed. Please respect the Nittany Lion, as it is nationally recognized and the symbol for Penn State University.

Selected Candidate MUST : 

• Pick up/return Nittany Lion Mascot to the closet in Academic Affairs office prior to the event and return it immediately, or on the following business day if necessary.
• Provide own transportation to and from programs/events/activities
• Check-in with the office/department/contact person to find out specifically what is expected of them during each event. Contact info will be provided so you know who to check in with once you arrive.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form , FBI Criminal Background Check.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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