Review Vacancy
TitleLottery Drawing Assistant
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $22.45 to $22.45 Hourly
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.