Associate Judge

Overview

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking to hire a seasonal Associate Judge for the 2026 Racing Season. Under the direction of the Director of Racing, this position is responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of the race meet. This position will be based at Plainridge Park in Plainville, MA. The anticipated dates of service are April through November.

Official

Title:

Associate Judge, MGC

• Supervise the conduct of all racing officials
• Review all applications for occupational licenses and make approval/denial decisions
• Oversee the opening of entries and the drawing of positions; review eligibility of all entries; review programs for errors and changes; promptly report errors and changes
• Observe each race and replay; participate in the review of inquiries or objections; make results official; designate horses for testing
• Participate in hearings regarding alleged rule infractions; recommend appropriate sanctions
• Respond quickly and appropriately to questions and complaints

• Key attributes of the successful candidate
• Makes independent judgments based on articulable reasons
• Maintains composure in stressful situations
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive material
• Demonstrates a flexible leadership style by being fair-minded, forward-thinking, competent, and inspiring, and in so doing, meets the needs of a broad range of individuals and situations
• Communicates in a clear and consistent manner across all agency lines and with people outside the agency
• Contributes actively to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups
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  uilds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, integrity, cooperation, and mutual regard
• Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction
• Earns the trust, respect, and confidence of co-workers and customers, in good times and bad, through honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism
• Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and for meeting expectations
• Seeks opportunities to resolve problems, achieve goals, or otherwise advance the Commission’s mission
• Current level III or higher accreditation through the Racing Officials Accreditation Program
• Current licensure as an Associate or Presiding Judge with the United States Trotting Association
• Knowledge/skills preferred:
• Experience with relevant office software applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous similar experience in a local, state, or federal government agency setting
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  Note:
  
  Salary is hourly and commensurate with experience.

• The successful candidate must pass an extensive background check conducted by the Massachusetts State Police. It includes a full credit check, CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), fingerprinting, drug test, reference checks, review of IRS Income Tax Transcripts for the last four years, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue (DOR).
• The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011) and regulatory oversight of specific statutes related to casino gaming, sports wagering, and horse racing in Massachusetts.
• It is the policy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary

Location:

United States-Massachusetts-Plainville - 301 Washington St

Job:
Unclassified

Agency:
Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Schedule:

Part-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting:
Jan 27, 2026, 6:43:30 PM

Number of Openings: 2

Salary: 64.00 - 64.00 Hourly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator:
Kathleen Buckley -

Bargaining Unit: 000-Unclassified

Confidential:
No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid

Work Schedule:

No