Nittany Lion Mascot – PSU Beaver

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .

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.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

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

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