University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)
Bruce the Goose Personality/ActorPosted
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Job Summary
Bruce the Goose Personality/Actor
Pay rate: $15/hour
Job Summary:
The UM-Dearborn Student Activities Board's Maize & Blue Crew is seeking personable, hard working, energetic students to serve in the position of Bruce the Goose. The Bruce the Goose Personality/Actor will be in charge of the costume and make appearances at events on and off campus to energize event attendees.
As Bruce the Goose you will enhance the school spirit of the Dearborn Wolverines at events and across the university. The Bruce the Goose Personality/Actor not only engages students in various ways, but also works with the Maize and Blue Crew team to create a schedule for Bruce the Goose appearances.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, submit a cover letter/statement of interest addressing why you would be a good fit to embody Bruce the Goose, why you love UM-Dearborn, and how you embody the Dearborn Wolverine spirit through the online application platform at umich.careers.edu. A resume is encouraged, though not required, and we suggest leveraging Career Services as a resource as you update your application materials.
Applicants should be prepared for a tryout/audition model for the selection process, which will require you to wear the Bruce the Goose costume and demonstrate how you would embody the persona at events.
Key Responsibilities:
* Attend specified events to meet and greet students
* Attend photo opportunities in and around the event venue, and encourage crowd participation
* Embody Bruce the Goose and fulfill all the responsibilities assigned by the member engagement lead
* You will be required to maintain the integrity of their costumes, including keeping the costume clean and communicating if repairs/cleaning is needed
* Maintain confidentiality of your identity as Bruce the Goose
* Represent the university at various social, alumni, and community events
* Being responsible and accountable to appearance schedules -- arriving on time and remaining for the duration of a shift
* Other tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications:
* Must be enrolled as a student at UM-Dearborn.
* Must be able to perform in a full costume for 30 minutes at a time.
* Must be able to carry the weight of a full costume character for up to 30 minutes at a time while performing the role.
* Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, standing, walking, and dancing.
* Fan-friendly and outgoing individual with a dynamic personality, while in costume.
* Able to carry out physical work, and work in a costume.
* Must be able to appropriately fit in the Bruce the Goose costume
* Willing to learn and improve skills.
What You Will Learn
* Communication skills
* Teamwork skills
* How to work in a professional environment
* Problem solving
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
253677
Working Title
Bruce the Goose Personality/Actor
Job Title
OFFICE MISC (TEMP)
Work Location
Dearborn Campus
Dearborn, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Dbn Student Life
Department
Dbn Office of Student Life
Posting Begin/End Date
8/27/2024 - 9/30/2024
Career Interest
Temporary Job Opening
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