Mascot Handler

Your role as a handler for the Cleveland Browns is to be the voice for Chomps and Brownie, our two mascots. A mascot handler supports and ensures the safety and success of our mascot performers at events and community appearances. Your role is to assist with costume preparation, ensure the safety and comfort of our performers during appearances, and facilitate positive fan interactions while representing the organization professionally. This is a part time position that has varying hours depending on the mascot appearance schedule.

Responsibilities:

Safety

• Guide the mascot through crowds and monitor heat, exhaustion and health breaks.
• Ensure fans are not hitting the mascots on the head, pulling Chomps' tail, pulling Brownie's hat or causing harm to the performers or the suits.

Communication

• Act as the mascot's voice. Relay messages between the mascots and the event host.
• Handle fan interactions and step in if there is a situation that the performer needs to be removed from.

Logistics

• Help with costume changes and fixes to the suit in real time.
• Ensure the mascot appearance begins and ends on time.
• Locate the changing room for the performer ensuring it is appropriate and suits their needs. Raise concerns with the event host if there is an issue.
  • A non-restroom, private changing space has been confirmed prior to booking.

Crowd Control

• Ensure the mascot has enough space and is not overwhelmed by fans or children.

Photo Management

• Help with fan photos with the mascots.