Office Assistant 1, NS

New York State Department Of Agriculture And Markets

Job Location:

Syracuse, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Office Assistant 1

$17.35/hour

New York State Fair

Syracuse NY

Posting Dates: February 9 2026- February 19 2026

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. Youll 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 youll 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:

We are hiring three enthusiastic Office Assistants to join the team at the Great New York State year-round CSEA-represented positions offer a competitive pay rate of $17.35/hour with part-time hours (October-March) transitioning to full-time 37.5 hours/week (Monday-Friday April-September) at the Syracuse Fairgrounds. You will provide crucial professional administrative support to the State Fairs Agriculture Team including data entry credentialing and inventory management. Enjoy a comfortable professional environment with ample free parking and gain valuable experience in a unique fast-paced setting.

Apply today to help us deliver an exceptional New York State Fair experience!

Benefits:

These are temporary CSEA-represented positions offering inexpensive health insurance options free dental and vision coverage and NYS Pension Plan membership.

As a New York State employee you could potentially qualify to participate in theFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program(PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifyingmonthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or anothereligible employer.

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. The deadline to apply is February 19 2026.

If you have any questions please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at or .

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please visit: Position Information:

Division: State Fair

Negotiating Unit: CSEA

Location: Syracuse

Number of Vacancies: Three

Status of Vacancy: Temporary; Hourly

Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Civil Service List(s): Eligible List Exists

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Office Assistant 1$17.35/hourNew York State FairSyracuse NY Posting Dates: February 9 2026- February 19 2026Harvest 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 ...