ADMINISTRATOR II

Introduction

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) serves as one of the largest revenue sources for the State of Maryland, supporting important state programs and services including education, public health and safety, human resources and the environment. In addition to generating revenue from the sale of lottery products, the MLGCA is also responsible for the oversight of the state’s casino gaming program, providing direction and guidance to its casino partners on financial, security, regulatory and licensing procedures for the facilities. The Agency also regulates Sports Wagering, Daily Fantasy Sports and Electronic Bingo, as well as Instant Ticket Lottery Machines, which are located at almost 90 Veteran’s posts. Gaming in Maryland is a dynamic and growing business that operates around the clock, 365 days of the year.�

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency 1800 Washington Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The senior communications manager assists the department’s directors with the division’s workflow as it relates to writing and messaging. The job involves assigning, editing and writing press releases about Maryland Lottery winners and other news and events for the agency website, internal and external newsletter content, agency-wide communications and additional messaging as needed. The employee coordinates the winner experience and oversees interviews and photography of Lottery winners who visit the Lottery office in Baltimore to claim their prizes. The senior communications manager plans, writes and manages the production of 10 newsletters per year: six employee newsletters and four Lottery retailer newsletters that are focused on sales and product news. The senior communications manager serves as the Communication’s Division’s primary liaison to the Lottery’s Sales and Product Development staffs in order to produce the retailer newsletters, as well as the writing and posting of articles, fliers, videos and photos on the retailer component of the Lottery website as directed by the Sales Division. The employee writes and posts events listings and event photo galleries on the Lottery website. The employee supports the mission of the agency by promoting the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency in a positive light, increasing and enhancing public awareness of and education about the Lottery, its products and promotions and its brand image with the ultimate goal of increasing revenue for the State of Maryland.

POSITION DUTIES

- Helps to manage the workflow of writing, editing and messaging for the Maryland Lottery as it pertains to sales and revenue, products and promotions, winner awareness, Lottery initiatives and brand image.� � - Manages the winner interview process and news release writing and editing for 650 Lottery winners annually by ensuring that members of the writing team are completing work in a timely manner. This includes maintaining the appearance of the Winner’s Circle room and photo props, welcoming winners, assigning writing team to interviews, drafting and editing copy within a short timeframe for media and online dissemination as well as editing winner photos. - Interviews Lottery winners and writes their stories for publication on mdlottery.com and distribution to media outlets. - Oversees all aspects of producing two agency newsletters:� Retailer Report (quarterly) and Lottery Gazette (every other month). Conceptualizes, writes, and assigns articles and coordinates photo assignments, works with a graphic designer on the production. Distributes both newsletters by email and via online posts on Retailer Corner. - Maintains game-specific news release templates for the writing team and multiple logs of top prizes in key games.� - Oversees the production of press releases pertaining to Lottery products, promotions, initiatives and/or branding messages, as well as broad-scope initiatives by gathering information, drafting and editing. - Writes, updates and maintains content on Retailer Corner, the retailer portion of the Lottery website. - Assists with Agency photo gallery organization and updates, coordinating new photos including employee headshots, winners’ photos, internal and external event photos, internal and external newsletter photos; assists with photo file organization. - Writes all-agency announcements: Writes and distributes agency-wide emails announcing significant events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications: •\tDemonstrated background in writing and editing under tight deadlines, including journalism or public relations experience.� •\tDemonstrated written and verbal communication skills. •\tExceptional editing judgment.� •\tExceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. •\tExperience directing the work of others.� •\tExperience interacting with the public.� •\tAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. •\tMulti-media (video and audio) production experience a plus, but not required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS �

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.�� Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.� We will not consider information submitted after this date.� Applicants will be rated based on their description of job duties and responsibilities. Applicants should be thorough in completing this requirement.�� The online application process is strongly advised.�� If the online process is not available to you, you may complete and submit a paper application or direct any questions to:� Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency 1800 Washington Blvd., Ste. 330� Baltimore, MD 21230�� marcus.staten2@maryland.gov TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay� As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.� We Thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Salary : $64,984 - $104,954