Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.
Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.

Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/02/15

Applications Due03/13/15

Vacancy ID19401

AgencyNYS Gaming Commission

TitleLottery Drawing Assistant

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $22.45 to $22.45 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 75%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 25

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Schenectady

Street Address One Broadway Center

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent, and either:

• Good television stage presence, good presentation skills, clear enunciation, good diction, good emoting skills (professional presentation skills), a pleasant and warm personality and appearance, good people skills, the ability to take direction and guidance, the ability to deliver talking points as directed, spontaneity, the ability to speak extemporaneously in front of large audiences, and the ability to relate to a crowd OR

• Two years of experience working in a State Lottery setting, which includes experience working with Lottery drawings and on-camera experience.

Preferred Qualifications: On-air camera experience in television, infomercials, training tapes, etc. is preferred, but not necessary.

Note: A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS will be required for appointment and continued employment.

Duties Description A Lottery Drawing Assistant announces winning Lottery numbers on television. In addition, Lottery Drawing Assistants attend various Lottery promotional and press events statewide. The Lottery Drawing Assistant may also be required to assist other personnel in the Drawings Unit with studio set-up and production of the live drawings. Must have flexible schedule, as winning numbers are drawn 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and mid-day. Some travel is required.

Additional Comments AUTHORIZATION TO FILL THIS POSITION IS PENDING DIVISION OF BUDGET APPROVAL.

The work schedule is varied and will be comprised of Split Shifts (11:00 am to 1:00pm and 6:00 pm to 12:00 am), and will include evenings, weekends, holidays and mid-day.

Selection Process:

Upon review of applicants, a select number of applicants will be called in to a special audition to be held at Lottery’s Drawing Studio in Schenectady.

Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a fingerprint background check before an official appointment offer can be made.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone (518) 388-3360

Fax (518) 388-3368

Email Address Human.Resources@gaming.ny.gov

Address

Street One Broadway Center

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a photograph and resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please include the Vacancy ID number.

Printable Version