Hundreds of Individual Reasons!
Everyone has his or her own personal reasons for working where they do. Our
staff here at the Oregon Lottery are a multi-cultural, diverse and select
group of extremely talented individuals. We decided that they could tell you
best why the Oregon Lottery has such a successful winning team!
Why do I like working for the Lottery?
Here are just a few of the answers - and some of the critical jobs they do
...
"The three best things about working for the Lottery are the people, the challenges, and the people."
-Staff Trainer
"I like the fact that we are given many opportunities to succeed and are acknowledged for our individual contributions. What a morale booster!"
-Drawing Coordinator
"I think what I like best about working for the Lottery is the amount of integrity that everyone has. The Lottery employees are really pleasant to work with too!"
-Accounting Specialist
"I am proud to tell people that I work for the Oregon Lottery. I like being a part of a very fast moving company. We aren't afraid to go out and try new things. I feel good when I complete a project that benefits the retailer and makes a difference in their opinion of us."
-Special Projects Coordinator
"What I like best about the Lottery, after working here seven years, is that it's like a family.
Everyone genuinely cares and are supportive. -- It's important to note that you don't always have to agree to be supportive and care for others."
-Administrative Assistant
"Here at the Oregon Lottery, each day is filled with an infinite variety of challenges which are created through change. Changes are a necessity for any product-driven organization such as a Lottery and this is the one thing that is constant! Since I began my employment in January 1985, I have never witnessed a goal (that occurred through change) that has not been accomplished. Through creativity, teamwork, and the sheer desire to succeed, this organization has always achieved the highest expectations. The ability of an organization and its employees to persevere in the face of change is of paramount importance and I can honestly say, this is why I enjoy my employment with the Oregon Lottery."
-Player Services Manager
"I am a programmer analyst, and I think one of the best things about working for the Lottery (and I've been here 12.5 years) is the constant change--it never gets boring working on the same old hum-drum stuff because things change often enough that it keeps your interest just learning about or creating new things. Which brings up the other reason--the chance for training--I completed an associates degree at Chemeketa Community College, and was moved from computer operations to computer programming."
-Programmer Analyst
"What I like most about the Lottery is that employees' opinions count and we are encouraged to share new ideas."
-Senior Buyer
"In regards to my main job, dealing with winners, I enjoy the diverse group of individuals I have the opportunity to meet and talk to. I regards to working with Lottery personnel, I enjoy working with people who are truly dedicated to their work and doing something good for the state of Oregon."
-Winner Awareness Coordinator
"I feel that the willingness by everyone to help in a cheerful manner makes this a great place to work!"
-Field Manager
"Everyday at the Lottery offers a new challenge on how we can make our lottery be successful. Every week I hear dozens of great ideas to make us successful. Generally the challenge is picking the best ideas and finessing them into dynamic programs. There's never a dull moment."
-Advertising Manager
"COMRADERIE THRU OUT ....."
-Player Services Staff Member
"My favorite part of working at the Lottery is working with a group of people that share a sense of pride in their employer and their work. This is reflected in the basic cooperative thread that seems to run through the Lottery. I have never before worked with such a great group of people."
-Systems Support Analyst
"It's like we are one big 'happy' family."
-Hotline Operator
"Not only is the Oregon Lottery a fun place to work, but it's wonderful to know that even though we are a fairly new lottery in the country, we are considered a 'successful lottery pioneer' and one of the best. I am truly proud to say that I work at the Oregon Lottery!"
-Assistant Administrator, Field Support
"I have worked with dozens of agencies and small boards (ODOT, OSU, DHR -- Children's Services, Adult and Family Services, Senior and Disabled Services, Administrative Services, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers, Board of Accountancy, State Fire Marshall's Office, etc.) and without a doubt, it is the people of the Lottery that make it a special place to work. I know it sounds trite and it will sound trite to the people who visit our site, but that is the major difference between the Lottery and all the other agencies/boards I've worked with. There is a sense of cooperation here that I haven't found anywhere else, and when you combine it with the sense of humor that pervades this place, you get a very relaxing, entertaining and challenging place to work."
-System Support Analyst 2
"I like meeting all the interesting people. From bar owners to the bar
keepers and all those crazy players."
-Field Representative
