PRA & Communications Coordinator

California Lottery; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Lottery is seeking a PRA & Special Projects Coordinator to support public affairs and communications efforts. The role involves coordinating with Lottery leadership and handling public records requests from the department.

The position is headquartered in Sacramento with a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must report to their assigned headquarters and may travel as needed. Telework eligibility requires residency in California under state rules.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is essential.
• Strong understanding of punctuation and grammar is important.
• Ability to prioritize, juggle, and complete assignments with deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and related communication platforms.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Punctuation and grammar

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Come join an incredible public affairs and communications team at the California Lottery! As the PRA & Special Projects Coordinator, the person in this position will serve an important role not only in communicating across Lottery leadership but also with individuals requesting public records from the department.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: "telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California."

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People Are Drawn To The Lottery Because We:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: The primary schedule for the PRA & Special Projects Coordinator is 8AM to 5PM
• Travel: Limited in-state travel may occur on an as-needed basis

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications section below.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of punctuation and grammar.
• Ability to prioritize, juggle, and complete assignments with deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Proficient at MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other communications technology platforms.
• Ability to work with the public and maintain professionalism.