Communications Strategist (Temporary) - Communications Specialist 3

Job Summary
Working Title: Communications Strategist (Temporary)
Job Class: Communications Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota State Lottery

Key Details

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: Yes

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. You will measure, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of communication efforts and 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.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an employee communications plan with the Director of Public Affairs and Communications to educate, enlighten, and engage employees by utilizing a variety of communication channels to promote a positive workplace culture, and support retention and recruitment efforts in collaboration with the Human Resources team.

Support marketing and sales efforts with engaging communications and exciting events to promote retailer products, programs, and prizes won.

Cultivate and share lottery winners and beneficiary stores and blogs through multichannel communication channels to targeted audiences.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of Communication experience.

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, 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

Understanding 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.

Team Lead experience.

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer.

Convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or convicted of a gambling‑related offense disqualifies the applicant.

Employment reference checks (including review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees).

SEMA4 records check for current and former State of Minnesota employees.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance

Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Professional Development & Support

Training, classes, and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (eligible positions may qualify)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well‑being, or job performance

Common sources of stress addressed: mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Minnesota State Lottery is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employer. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of Minnesota and strongly encourages persons of color, Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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