Office Assistant , NS

Overview

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, offering affordable, quality entertainment and educational opportunities. We promote agriculture and agri-business, support economic growth through revenues and jobs, and contribute to a vibrant New York culture.

You can grow professionally and personally in public service while being part of a historic tradition.

Office Assistant 1 — $17.35/hour —
New York State Fair —
Syracuse, NY

We are hiring three enthusiastic Office Assistants to join the team at the Great New York State Fair. These 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 Fair’s 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.

Position Information:

• Provide crucial, professional administrative support to the State Fair’s Agriculture Team, including data entry, credentialing, and inventory management.
• Support year-round operations with organization and professional communication in a fast-paced environment.

• Temporary, CSEA-represented positions offering inexpensive health insurance options, free dental and vision coverage, and NYS Pension Plan membership.
• Potential eligibility to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for direct loans after qualifying payments while working full-time for NYS or another eligible employer.

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, the ability to maintain professionalism, and strong organizational and telephone skills.

To apply, you must complete our online employment application and upload your cover letter and resume to the system. The Final date to receive applications is February 19, 2026.

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 need a reasonable accommodation, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 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