Dunkin’ Bear Hugs – Chicago, IL – Mascot

Mascot Performer and Handler for Promotional Event

Job Description
A promotional event is seeking a dependable and outgoing mascot performer and handler for a special community appearance at a children’s hospital in Chicago. The team is looking for enthusiastic individuals who can help bring energy and positivity to a family-friendly event while representing a well-known brand mascot. This role involves engaging with attendees, creating a fun atmosphere, and supporting a memorable experience for families and children.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a mascot character during a live promotional event

• Interact with children, families, and event attendees in a friendly manner

• Assist the mascot performer as a handler by guiding interactions and ensuring safety

• Help maintain a fun and engaging environment throughout the event

• Follow event guidelines and directions from the promotional team

Requirements

• Outgoing personality and comfortable engaging with the public

• Ability to perform in a mascot costume or support as a handler

• Professional, reliable, and punctual for event work

• Comfortable working at a family-focused community event

• Available to work in Chicago, Illinois

Compensation

• Mascot performer: $120 flat rate

Mascot and Costume Character Performer Casting Call

Job Description
A live event production is now casting mascot and costume character performers for upcoming events in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City. This mascot performer casting call is seeking energetic talent between 5’6” and 6’0” who can bring high energy and personality to large crowds. If you have experience performing in character costumes and love engaging with audiences at sporting events, festivals, and live appearances, this is a high-paying opportunity to showcase your performance skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a mascot or costume character at live events

• Engage with crowds through animated movements and gestures

• Maintain character performance throughout the event

• Follow event staff and production direction

• Represent the brand or team with enthusiasm and professionalism

Requirements

• Height between 5’6” and 6’0”

• Comfortable performing in full costume

• High energy and strong physical stamina

• Ability to work live events in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, or Oklahoma City

• Previous mascot or costume character experience preferred

Compensation

• $800 per live event

• Paid live event performance opportunity

• Ongoing event opportunities possible

Mascot / Costume Character Performers – Midwest Live Events

Job Description
Now casting mascot and costume character performers for live events across the Midwest. Production is seeking high-energy performers to bring characters to life at large-scale events in Indianapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, and St. Louis.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced mascot performers, physical actors, dancers, or entertainers comfortable working in full costume. Performers must be expressive through body language and able to engage live audiences while maintaining character throughout the event.

If you have strong stamina, stage presence, and experience in live entertainment or character performance, this is a high-paying opportunity to work recurring live events in major Midwest markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a mascot or costumed character at live events

• Maintain character performance for extended periods

• Engage and interact with audiences in a lively, professional manner

• Follow choreography or directional cues as needed

• Represent the brand professionally at public appearances

Requirements

• Height between 5’6” and 6’0”

• Comfortable performing in full costume

• Strong physical stamina and expressive body movement

• Available to work in Midwest cities including Indianapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, or St. Louis

• Prior mascot, costume character, dance, or live event experience preferred

Compensation

• $800 per live event

• Paid live event performance opportunities

• Work in major Midwest cities