Public Records Act (PRA) & Special Projects Coordinator

California Lottery; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A state agency in California is seeking a Public Records Act (PRA) & Special Projects Coordinator to enhance communication across leadership and handle public records requests. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of working under deadlines. Join their dynamic team to contribute to a meaningful mission supporting California schools and communities.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
• Strong leadership skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under deadlines.
• Experience with public records requests is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Lottery leadership and respond to public records requests.
• Support communicators and media professionals in public affairs.
• Maintain a positive reputation for the California Lottery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks

Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The California State Lottery is looking to fill the exciting role of a Public Records Act (PRA) & Special Projects Coordinator!

If this opportunity would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply today and join our winning team!

People are drawn to the California State Lottery because we:

• We have a worthy mission that we’re sure you’ll take pride in too.
• 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

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state agencies that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding to California schools while simultaneously supporting local communities. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent by players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes and retailer compensation.

In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery provided over $2 billion in supplemental funding for California public schools, bringing the total contributions to more than $46 billion since we began in 1985. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state. Product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot.

Job Description and Duties

Come join an incredible public affairs and communications team at the California Lottery! As the Public Records Act (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. The PRA & Special Projects Coordinator will work alongside and support expert communicators and a team of creative media professionals within CA Lottery's Public Affairs and Communications division, which is responsible for maintaining and bolstering a positive reputation among California adults.

This position requires a current Analyst I exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, here to gain list eligibility.

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
• Other: The PRA & Special Projects Coordinator must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong leadership skills, and good written and verbal communication skills. A positive attitude, forward thinking, an ability to take direction and accept feedback, and asking the right questions and completing multiple assignments under deadlines is a must.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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 Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other communications technology platforms.
• Ability to work with the public and maintain professionalism.

Important Note: A resume and/or Statement of Qualifications are required to submit with your application package in order to be considered.

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