Game Presentation Entertainment Intern

• Organization: Florida Panthers Hockey Club
• Department: Game Presentation
• Reports To: Manager, Game Presentation & Sr. Mascot Coordinator
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Type: Internship  Part-Time Hourly (no more than 32 hours per week)
• Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL — On-Site
• Schedule: Flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays

The Florida Panthers Game Presentation Entertainment Intern is an enthusiastic, creative, and highly organized member of the Game Presentation Department with a primary focus on supporting the Florida Panthers Mascot Program. This intern will serve as a key resource for the Sr. Mascot Coordinator, assisting with equipment upkeep, mascot social channels, ideation and creation of skits and/or in-game activations, and public appearances of the Panthers' mascot(s), while also lending support to broader Game Presentation operations including inventory management, in-arena entertainment, and gameday execution.

This position provides hands-on, logistical, and creative support to department leadership in delivering a dynamic and memorable in-arena experience for Florida Panthers fans and visitors year-round.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a primary support resource for the Florida Panthers Mascot Program, working closely with the Sr. Mascot Coordinator on costume care, character identity and brand, and day-to-day operations of the mascot's in-arena and community presence
• Support pregame operations including the National Anthem program, Color Guards, and mascot pregame sequences, and fulfilling game-by-game entertainment needs
• Game Day duties include mascot handling, in-suit performance, social media content capture, coordinating logistics with the Game Presentation team, and supporting stage management needs as directed
• Assist in the maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of mascot costume components, mascot van, game presentation uniforms, props, and storage areas, ensuring all items are kept in show-ready condition and properly organized
• Assist in gameday preparation including mascot content ideation, prop development and deployment, social media content capture, and in-game prize distribution
• Support the development and execution of pregame segments, in-arena activations, theme nights, and sponsorship activations
• Assist the Florida Panthers Dance Team and Ice Crew with ideation, execution, and content development as needed
• Coordinate and accompany the mascot for external appearances, serving as on-site mascot handler and liaison for the Game Presentation department
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and pitch new mascot activations, in-arena entertainment concepts, and fan engagement ideas that elevate the overall gameday experience
• Other mascot program and entertainment-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university preferred
• Prior experience in Mascoting, Mascot Handling, or Character Performance strongly preferred; experience in Live Sports Entertainment, Game Presentation, Stage Managing, and Social Media Development also valued
• Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Self-starter with a high degree of enthusiasm, creative vision, and ability to lead in a high-stress environment
• Proficient in social media platforms and identifying trends on social media
• Able to make decisions in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Suite experience preferred
• Ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

This is a part-time exempt position. Must be able to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.