Student Assistant, Character Performer
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Job no: 531023
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services
Department:18300000 - ED-LASTINGER CENTER
Classification Title: |
STU AST - NON CLERICAL & ADMIN
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Job Description: |
The Lastinger Center for Learning is currently seeking a highly motivated Student Assistant to join our New Worlds Reading Initiative team. In this role, you will assist with various tasks including portraying specific costume character roles: Clifford, the Big Red Dog and Fly Guy for family engagement events throughout the state of Florida. The ideal candidate is available to travel, able to work in hot, confining heavy costume with limited range of vision covering your head, of a specific height due to costume requirements.
Job Duties:
- Portraying specific costume character role - Clifford, the Big Red Dog and Fly Guy
- Communicating non-verbally with event guests
- Posing for photos with event guests and staff
- May perform freestyle dancing at events
- While in costume - No talking, no pictures with other characters, and no inappropriate behavior
- Assist with event set up as needed
- Assist with event tear down as needed
Work schedule will vary dependent on planned events. Travel (including overnight) will be required as needed, and funded by the UF Lastinger Center
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Expected Salary: |
$20.00/ hr.
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Minimum Requirements: |
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Preferred Qualifications: |
- Ability to work in hot, confining, heavy costume with limited range of vision covering your head
- Due to costuming requirements, special consideration will be given to individuals:
- Clifford: 5’6 to 5’10” between 120-150 lbs
- Fly Guy: 5’6” to 5’8” and average build
- Willingness to work at different locations in Florida, including outdoor locations
- Previous experience
- Comfort with wearing a costume
- Patience working with crowds and individuals
- Reliability and punctuality
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Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
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Health Assessment Required: |
No |
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