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Lottery Drawing Associate & On-Air Host, Per Diem

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC), headquartered in Wallingford, is a quasi-public agency of the State of Connecticut. Since 1972, CLC has been driven by a mission to provide responsible gaming entertainment while returning more than $12 billion in revenue to support vital State programs and maintaining a strong commitment to integrity, responsible gambling, and public trust.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking dynamic and detail-oriented professionals to join the team as Lottery Drawing Associate & On-Air Hosts. This unique, in-person, per diem role combines on-camera presentation with behind-the-scenes drawing operations, documentation, and compliance responsibilities to support the fun, accuracy, and integrity of official CT Lottery drawings. This role is considered an essential position.

Lottery Drawing Associate & On-Air Hosts rotate between two primary assignments: serving as the on-air host and presenter for live lottery drawings and supporting the operational execution of drawings behind the scenes. Successful candidates must be comfortable appearing on camera for a public audience, communicating clearly with enthusiasm, following detailed procedures, and working in a structured, security-sensitive environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

On-Air Hosting Responsibilities

• Conduct and present live lottery drawings on camera for daily draw games and related promotional or public-facing events.
• Perform approved scripts clearly, accurately, and professionally.
• Maintain appropriate voice projection, eye contact, pacing, composure, and presentation standards.
• Represent the Connecticut Lottery Corporation in a professional, sincere, and public-facing manner.
• Assist with pre-drawing and post-drawing activities, including security, documentation, equipment preparation, and studio readiness.

Drawing Operations Responsibilities

• Support the execution of official lottery drawings to ensure they are conducted accurately, securely, and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor adherence to operational, security, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure drawing scripts, procedures, and presentation standards are followed.
• Complete required pre-drawing and post-drawing documentation.
• Support the official certification and completion of drawings.
• Identify, document, and escalate irregularities, procedural deviations, equipment issues, or other concerns in accordance with CLC policy.
• Coordinate with other drawing staff, production personnel, security, auditors, vendors, or other designated personnel as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in training, rehearsals, meetings, and performance reviews.
• Support draw ball integrity sessions and related documentation.
• Assist with inventory tracking, equipment checks, and technical tasks.
• May occasionally move or lift drawing-related equipment as needed. Weights will generally not exceed 20lbs.
• Must adhere to broadcast standards for on-camera performance in terms of appearance and attire.
• Support responsible gambling messaging and CLCs strict standards for public trust, accuracy, and integrity.
• Perform other related duties necessary to conduct Connecticut Lottery business.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of professional, volunteer, academic, or equivalent experience in one or more of the following areas: broadcasting, public speaking, media production, performing arts, communications, live presentation, regulated operations, compliance-driven administrative work, or another closely related field.
• Strong on-camera presence and ability to engage an audience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and deliver scripts accurately.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, checklists, and regulated procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a structured environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic or written documentation.
• Ability to learn lottery policies, drawing procedures, equipment operations, and security protocols.
• Ability to work the midday, evening, weekend, holiday, weather-related, and backup shifts for which they have committed availability, as scheduled. Employees are not required to be available for all shifts but must reliably work those they have committed to.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check including fingerprinting and maintain the gaming license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in video production, broadcasting, livestreaming, theater, public speaking, or on-camera presentation.
• Familiarity with recording equipment, studio operations, teleprompters, microphones, livestream platforms, or other production tools.
• Experience working in a regulated, security-sensitive, compliance-driven, or public-facing environment.
• Experience completing logs, checklists, reports, inventories, or other official documentation.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, digital video, or public audience engagement.
• Bi-lingual ability is a plus but not required.

Schedule and Work Location

Lottery drawings are held twice daily, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. This is considered an essential position. Drawings are conducted at the Connecticut Lottery Corporation studio in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Typical assignment windows are:

Midday Drawing: approximately 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Evening Drawing: approximately 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Lottery Drawing Operations & On-Air Hosts are also required to serve in backup assignments. Associates may be scheduled for both primary and corresponding backup in-studio assignments. While schedule flexibility may be available, individuals in this role are expected to fulfill all scheduled assignment obligations.

Compensation

This is a per diem, at-will position. Payment is made only for scheduled assignments worked. There is no presumption of permanent employment status and no rights to medical or dental benefits associated with this position.

Current per diem rates are as follows:

• Day Draw Shift: $57.00/hour
• Night Draw Shift: $52.00/hour
• Holiday Shifts: $62.00/hour
• Meetings and Ball Weighs: $41.00 - $51.00/hour depending on shift type

Holiday rates are paid on the actual holidays, which may not be the date they are observed by the state. Per diem rates include one backup assignment, consistent with CLC compensation guidelines.

To Apply

Applicants must submit a completed CLC employment application, cover letter, resume, containing a link to a demo reel or social media post demonstrating on-camera presence. Only complete applications will be considered.

Conditions of Employment

Offer of employment is subject to applicable CLC policies, security licensing, background review, and any other required approvals. Successful candidates must maintain the professionalism, availability, confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity required to support official lottery drawings.

This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, functions, or accountabilities. An individual in this position may be assigned additional related duties deemed necessary or desirable to conduct Connecticut Lottery business.

This job posting is not a contract of employment, nor is it meant to be part of any contract of employment, either expressed or implied. This is a per diem position with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation and is at will. There is no presumption of permanent status.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages veterans, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.