Job Description

DEPARTMENTOF GAMING

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) regulates tribal gaming, event wagering, fantasy sports, horse racing and pari-mutuel/simulcast wagering, and unarmed combat sports; investigates illegal off-reservation activities; and provides and supports prevention, education, and treatment programs for people and families affected by problem gambling through its Division of Problem Gambling (DPG).

DPG Programs Coordinator

Job Location:

Arizona Department of Gaming

100 North 15th Avenue

Suite 202

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000

Grade: 19

Closing Date: September 18, 2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Gaming is seeking a detail-oriented Programs Coordinator provides administrative, programmatic, and operational support to the Division of Problem Gambling (DPG). Responsibilities include coordinating office activities, responding to inquiries, maintaining records and data, preparing reports and correspondence, processing invoices and requisitions, managing supplies and collateral, and supporting meetings, events, grants, outreach activities, and strategic initiatives. The position serves as a point of contact for various program functions and stakeholders, ensuring accurate, timely, and professional communication and service. Additionally, provides backup support for Prevention and Education activities and represents DPG at community health and social service events.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs administrative, coordinating, and office support activities for the Division of Problem Gambling.
• Maintains and updates content for on line trainings.
• Manages marketing vendor reports and maintains data related to campaigns and point of contact for Public Information Requests.
• Assist with setup, tear-down, providing information and representing the Agency at health and social outreach events.
• Is the primary contact for inventory and collateral disbursement.
• In charge of ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Point of contact for TX/Recovery App and provides support for Grants, including report collection and data management.
• Point of contact for symposium organization and planning piece working directly with appointed event organizer on venue and contract deliverables.
• Updating and maintaining Strategic plans both for DPG’s portion of Gaming's plan, as well as DPG’s own plan.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Appropriate phone, correspondence and email manners.
• Preparing and writing reports.
• Researching and compiling information.
• Evaluating Summarizing numerical and demographic information.
• Techniques. Strategies to maintain confidentiality of information and documentation.
• State Governmental and Department Structure.

Skills in:

• Contact lists management
• Requisition processing.
• Maintenance and organization of digital files.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Time management and problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community.

Ability to:

• Be an effective team player.
• Represent the Agency at community health and social services outreach events.
• Work Manage Daily Operations.
• Interact effectively with people.
• Travel Organize and prioritize various work assignments.
• Be Analytical.

Selective Preference(s):

• Minimum 3-5 years project support, office administration, communication and service experience in an office setting.
• Grant assistance experience, Marketing experience, Proficiency in G mail, G suite, Microsoft Office-Word/Excel/Power point.
• Preference given to those with background in social services, behavioral and/or public health

Pre-Employment Requirements:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• The Arizona Department of Gaming offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

○ Sick leave

○ Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

○ Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

○ Health and dental insurance

○ Retirement plan ○ Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

○ Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

To help you build a financially secure future, positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at humanresources@azgaming.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by contacting Linn Carrasco (623) 955-9061 emailing lcarrasco@azgaming.gov Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation