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Description of Position: The Ole' Ruff (Roughrider) mascot is the caricaturized embodiment of Yavapai College, it's history, mission, goals and values. The student(s) wearing the costume and portraying the mascot on behalf of the college has an important marketing and public performance/engagement role as follows: Represents YC and engages positively with and entertains people of all ages during college and community events Engages positively with and entertains players and fans at YC athletics contests Has a starring role in social media and other digital marketing and communications content created and produced by the college's content-creation team within the marketing department. Minimally assisting with a variety of office-related tasks This position will require travel to off campus events Minimum Expectations & Requirements: All hiring documents must be completed prior to first work shift, including acceptable documentation for the I-9 Form. * Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the fall and spring semesters, 3 credits during summer semester * Work with a diverse student population  * Exhibit patience and a positive attitude while on duty in college and community settings. * Demonstrate reliability and good customer service skills * Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills * Demonstrate time management and organizational skills * Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner * Adhere to the code of confidentiality in certain cases where discretion should be used * Adhere to Yavapai College Code of Conduct as well as FERPA guidelines Desired skills/characteristics:  initiative, responsiveness, dependability, congeniality, enthusiasm, discipline and willingness to grow both personally and professionally.  It is understood that the mascot's schedule is not fixed. Rather, it will be developed in coordination with the marketing content-creation team as requests for mascot appearances are submitted and as the employee's school and family schedule allow.   The start date, to occur no sooner than July 1st of the current aid year, of this position will be determined by the hiring supervisor after an applicant is hired. This position has a standard end of assignment date of June 30th of the current aid year. Assignment may end sooner or be extended depending FWS eligibility, availability and/or department need. This position is employed by Yavapai College, unless otherwise noted in the above job description. Location of this position is noted in the above job description. Yavapai College campus addresses are as follows: Prescott Campus 1100 E Sheldon Street Prescott, AZ 86301 Verde Valley Campus 601 Black Hills Drive Clarkdale, AZ 86324 Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) 220 Ruger Road Prescott, AZ 86301 Chino Valley Agribusiness & Science 2275 Old Home Manor Drive Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Prescott Valley Campus 6955 Panther Path Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Sedona Center 4215 Arts Village Drive Sedona, AZ 86336 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.