Office Assistant 1, NS - New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets : Job Details

Office Assistant 1, NS $16.85/hour Division of State Fair Syracuse, NY Posting Dates: April 8, 2024 - June 1, 2024 Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce, providing affordable, quality entertainment and educational opportunities, contributing to the efforts of the Department, industry, associations, and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agri-business, and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here, you can cultivate your career against the backdrop of an annual event that celebrates our agricultural heritage. You'll be at the heart of community engagement, ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you'll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York - while being part of a historic tradition. Position Information: Are you looking for a temporary job this summer? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking several Office Assistants to work at the Great New York State Fair. As an Office Assistant 1, you will provide clerical support to the Agriculture Department or Concessions/Exhibits Department. These are full-time positions working Monday-Friday, represented by CSEA, offering a competitive pay rate of $16.85/hour. This is a fantastic chance to gain valuable experience in an office environment and make a real difference! Your duties may include data entry, document creation, answering phone calls, greeting visitors, and scheduling meetings. You must be available to work from May to September 2024 or July to September 2024. This means you'll have the chance to work in a professional and comfortable environment with ample free parking. Plus, the position is conveniently located at the New York State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, New York. Don't hesitate to apply! This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and make a positive impact. We can't wait to hear from you! Minimum Qualifications: While there are no minimum qualifications necessary for this position, we are looking for individuals with a passion for serving customers. The preferred candidates will have strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain professionalism, and possess strong organizational and telephone skills. How to Apply: To apply, you must complete our online employment application and upload your cover letter and resume to the system. You can find tind the online application below. Please mention the specific work timeframe you are interested in, as noted above. The deadline to submit your application is June 1, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Deborah Leo in the Division of Human Resources at (518) ###-#### or [email protected]. Additional Position Information: Division: Division of State Fair Negotiating Unit: CSEA Location: Syracuse Number of Vacancies: Multiple Status of Vacancy: Temporary Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Civil Service List(s): Eligible List Exists Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected].