Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
· Job Posting closes: April 27, 2023
· Required documents uploaded by: April 27, 2023
Agency Information:
In November of 1986, 64 percent of Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a state lottery. The Kansas Legislature passed the "Kansas Lottery Act" in 1987, and the Kansas Lottery was established. The mission of the Kansas Lottery is to produce the maximum amount of revenue possible for the State of Kansas while ensuring the integrity of all games.
The Kansas Lottery sells $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20 and $30 scratch tickets and $1 and $2 instant pull tab games. In addition, Kansas Lottery players enjoy Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, 2by2, Keno, Racetrax, and Holiday Millionaire Raffle draw games. Kansas Lottery products are sold at approximately 1,750 retail locations.
The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, enacted in 2007, authorized the Kansas Lottery to be the owner/operator of casino gaming in four Kansas gaming zones. Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City; and the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg.
The Kansas Lottery employs people in many different backgrounds/positions such as marketing, finance, security, sales and IT. The Kansas Lottery is a place where you can dream big. Come and join our winning team!
About the Position
· Who can apply: Anyone
· Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
· Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
· Regular/Temporary: Regular
· Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
· Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
· Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
· Search Keywords: Marketing, Administrative Support, Clerical, Assistant
Compensation: $30,000-$34,000 Annually
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
· Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
· Sick & Vacation leave
· Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
· Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
· Fitness Centers in select locations
· Employee discounts with the STAR Program
· Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: This position provides administrative support for the Marketing department.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Establishes and maintains department files.
- Reconciles and maintains records of invoices, correspondence, contracts, purchase requests, meeting minutes, and related documents.
- Performs support duties for the marketing department.
- Maintains schedules, receives/screens incoming calls and provides information regarding marketing activities.
- Works on special projects.
- Assists and works at special events.
- Works with events team in the planning, preparation and execution of special events.
- Some travel throughout the State of Kansas, working weekends, holidays and evenings during special promotions and events.
- Other duties and assigned.
View Position Description here.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid State of Kansas Driver’s License upon hire and throughout employment.
- Proficient compute skills and experience with Microsoft Suite, including and not limited to Word and Excel required.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral required.
- Verbal and written fluency in English required.
- Organizational skills required.
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of people required.
- Ability to multi-task and take directions from a variety of people required.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Must pass a security background clearance prior to hire and is subject to periodic updates.
- Subject to tax clearance upon hire and is subject to periodic updates.
- Employees of the Kansas Lottery and designated family and household members are subject to the provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-8701 et seq., and the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-8733 et seq.
- Must complete Form I-9 upon hire and update and/or re-verify as required.
- Must be able to lift and transport varying weights – up to an average of 50 lbs.
- Long periods of standing, and working in a variety of weather conditions.
- By law, any person who holds or has held a license with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission may not be employed by the Kansas Lottery within five years after last holding license.
Recruiter Contact Information
· Name: Jayme Carpenter
· Phone: 785-296-5726
· Mailing Address: 128 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603
Job Application Process
· First Sign in or register as a New User.
· Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
· Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
· Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
o Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
· Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
o Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
o Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
