Working Title: Communications Strategist (Temporary)
Job Class: Communications Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota State Lottery
Job ID : 94679
Location : Roseville
Telework Eligible : Yes (50% per month)
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/05/2026
Closing Date : 06/15/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota State Lottery/Lottery-MAPE
Division/Unit : Public Relations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
End Date : 07/31/2027
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
We are seeking a motivated individual who is both experienced and a dynamic communicator to fill the role of Communications Strategist at the Minnesota State Lottery. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing internal and retailer communications, employee engagement projects, and strategic communications efforts aimed at multichannel target audiences. The incumbent will measure, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of communication efforts and will serve as a strong content creator and project manager, coordinating the production of multimedia materials to effectively tell the Lottery's story and promote its products and programs.
This role will support the Director of Public Affairs and Communications in proactive efforts to advance the mission, promote the Lottery, and build relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. Additionally, you will provide leadership on projects undertaken by Communications Specialists 1 and 2 and support strategic communications initiatives for key topics, including winners, beneficiaries, responsible gambling, and external relations.
Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Develop and implement an employee communications plan with the Director of PublicAffairs and Communications to educate, enlighten,andengageemployeesbyutilizingavarietyofcommunicationschannels topromoteapositiveworkplaceculture,and support retention and recruitment efforts in collaboration with Human Resources team.
Supportmarketingandsales effortswithengaging communicationsandexciting events to promote retailer products, programs, and prizes won.
Cultivateandsharelottery winners and beneficiary stores and blogs through multi-communications channels to targeted audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a temporary full-time position expected to last up to one year, with an end date not to exceed July 31, 2027.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job.
Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of Communication experience.
Experience must include:
Program and time management skills to ensure multiple projects meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Developing, monitoring, maintaining, and tracking information received through multiple channels using various tools.
Writing and editing skills for a variety of communications, including plans, key messages, employee announcements, newsletters, speeches, reports, blogs, news releases, reports, presentations, and more.
Developing and executing employee and internal communications strategies.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experience.
** Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Administration or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Anunderstanding of the operations, administration, structure, and governance of the MN Lottery.
Expertise in analyzing and presenting data with spreadsheets, statistics, word processing and graphics software.
TeamLeadexperience.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
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)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
