Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. The Club returned to Soldier Field as well as opened a new 50,000 square foot business office in the heart of the city. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an ambitious vision that will transform the Club in the coming years.

Position Overview:

The Chicago Fire are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Mascot Assistant within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This individual will work by Sparky’s side in handling Sparky at home matches and appearances in the community, helping with video and social media content and having a potential as serving as a back-up for appearances, as needed. This role will require working evening and weekend hours as dictated by Sparky’s appearance calendar of events and Match days.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist Sparky at various community events, ensuring a memorable and engaging experience for attendees
Contribute to the creation and management of video and social media content, enhancing Sparky’s presence and interaction with fans
Support Sparky on match days by helping with fan interactions, skits, t-shirt tosses and more
Acquire skills and knowledge from the Mascot Specialist to potentially step in as a backup performer when necessary, ensuring continuity in Sparky’s appearances
Completion of other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Reliable transportation to travel Greater Chicago is a must
Valid Driver’s License and the ability to drive a company vehicle
Willingness to learn
Exceptional communication (oral & written) skills
High energy, positive attitude with a creative and outgoing personality
Commitment to teamwork, as well as individual responsibility
Detail oriented, highly motivated, organized, with an ability to multi-task, be flexible and passionate about working in sports
Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
Mascot experience preferred, but open to no experience
Previous experience in Sports & Sports entertainment
Videography and editing skills are a plus

Please note:

Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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