Public Records Act (PRA) & Special Projects Coordinator

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, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the Lottery Headquarters 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

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

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Working Conditions

1. Schedule: The primary schedule for the PRA & Special Projects Coordinator is 8AM to 5PM
2. Travel: Limited in-state travel may occur on an as-needed basis
3. 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.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative response of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualifies them for the position . The SOQ serves as a document of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed, single-spaced, no more than one (1) page in length, and in 12-point font.

An SOQ is required. Applicants that fail to submit the SOQ and who do not follow the SOQ instructions will be eliminated from consideration. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents do not take the place of the SOQ.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.