JOB: Minnesota Lottery Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Job ID: 71743

What you’ll be doing:

This temporary unclassified position exists to provide project management of a building renovation project. The primary responsibility of the project manager is to be the main point of contact and represent the department’s interests for the duration of the project from design through final closeout. It will be the responsibility of the individual to: 

• Develop and implement a department communication plan so all affected staff are informed in a timely manner of anticipated milestones, next steps, and expectations.
• Manage the coordination of renovation work so business continues uninterrupted and renovation distractions are minimized.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the renovation project to include working directly with the architects, contractors, department staff and other relevant state agency personnel.

Specific duties include:

• Creating and implementing a department communication plan including the development and drafting of all internal and external communications about the project.
• Scheduling meetings and recording minutes for department committees and subcommittees.
• Serving on committees for Design, Budget, Construction, Technology and Furniture.
• Providing weekly updates to the General Counsel and Executive Team of all expenditures related to the project
• Creating or integrating a project schedule that includes milestones for design, construction, staging, and moving
• Coordinating all aspects of the project as necessary to assure project is under control, on schedule, business can continue uninterrupted, and distractions to staff are minimized.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional level project management experience
• Knowledge of project management principles and best practices
• Ability to assess, recommend and implement change, initiate program improvement and monitor effectiveness
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders on a complex project to achieve common goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively create and maintain ongoing working relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills; listening, speaking, writing and relationship building
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple programs while meeting expectations and deadlines
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook E-mail, database and spreadsheet programs; and demonstrated experience in preparing effective reports and documentation
• Project Management certification

***Note: Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, management, or related field will substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge and/or experience with the phases and terminology of building renovation projects.

Additional Requirements:

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees
• The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense

In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:

• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• Driver's License Records Verification

Posting Dates: 12/01/23 through 12/11/23

Job Title: Director of Public Affairs – Communications Manager

Job ID: 71519

What you’ll be doing:

The Director of Public Affairs will lead the Minnesota Lottery’s public affairs department, including but not limited to: public relations, social responsibility, and legislative initiatives. Develop a pro-active strategic plan to enhance the MN Lottery brand internally and externally with key stakeholders that include the general public, lottery players, retail partners, legislators, and beneficiary organizations. Execute pro-active communications strategies leveraging public relations, legislative affairs, and internal communications. Work closely with Lottery executive team to identify key strategic objectives that will increase employee satisfaction and engagement, ensure the future of a strong and viable state lottery for Minnesota, and make sure the Lottery is a responsible actor in the marketplace.

They will lead and supervise a staff of public affairs professionals. The Director will plan, facilitate, and advance both internal and external communications activities to meet the department’s key strategic objectives. Serve as primary Lottery Spokesperson during crisis or before the legislature, develop/enhance key media relationships, and represent the Lottery in the community. Develop a high-level legislative strategy and build key legislative relationships to help ensure MN Lottery goals can be accomplished. Proactively build legislative alliances with Governor’s office, key legislators, committee chairs and strategic beneficiaries.

The Director of Public Affairs will collaborate with the Sales and Marketing Division on joint initiatives that involve the MN Lottery brand, specific MN Lottery products, and MN Lottery marketing campaigns. This may include creating and distributing media kits, issuing press releases, and developing and executing earned media campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:

To facilitate proper credit, your resume must clearly describe your experience and skills in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year of each job held.

Four (4) years of advanced managerial experience or five (5) years of supervisory experience in the strategic planning, implementation, and administration of an organization’s communications program that includes oversight and expertise in several communication areas.

***Note: *Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.

Experience must include the following:

• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills to effectively relate and work with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Strong knowledge of political process and/or experience working in a political environment.
• Thorough knowledge of communications practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in media relations and interviewing skills.
• Understanding of social media tools.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act creatively to solve complex problems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and projects concurrently in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment; a great degree of flexibility with the proven ability to adapt to change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience with public sector organizations and the gambling industry.
• Knowledge of state policies, procedures, and practices in the areas of information, Legislative and state Gambling laws, and human resources management.

Additional Requirements:

This position requires successful completion of the following:

The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees.

The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:

• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• Driver's License Records Verification

Posting Dates: 11/22/23 through 12/13/23