Events Coordinator

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is expected to work in the office at least three days per week. We make Imagination happen. Not often does an opportunity come around where every single day at work you get to inspire dreams, have fun and do good. But that's exactly what we're all about. For more than 40 years, we've been enriching the imaginations of Washingtonians by helping them imagine all the possibilities of what they could do if they won. We've also been giving back to the state in more ways than you may realize. From the student who receives a college grant, to the convenience store owner supporting their family, to the fans who cheer for their favorite team at the state’s premier stadium and exhibition center; we've given billions to players and beneficiaries across the state over the years. When it comes right down to it, we don't just sell amazing games that give people a chance to dream, we also do good. Because doing good is good to do. Be a part of the fun by joining Washington's Lottery. Washington’s Lottery Events Coordinator plays a key role in bringing the lottery brand to life through high-impact events throughout the state. The coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of events that support the mission and goals of the agency. This role calls for strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an imaginative and creative space to deliver a memorable fan and player experience.

Requirements

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional correspondence and interact effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Experience coordinating events, programs, or activities that required planning logistics, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and operational support.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and changing demands in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Experience handling cash or other financial transactions with accuracy and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to analyze event data, participation trends, and operational information to evaluate effectiveness and support planning and continuous improvement efforts.
Experience coordinating with vendors and external partners, monitoring contracts, and service agreements, and supporting budget and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinate, and execute events including fairs, tradeshows, sports activations, community events, and others as the calendar dictates
Manage all logistical elements: event research, contraction negotiation, staffing, training staff, marketing and promotional materials, etc.
Build and maintain detailed project timelines, event expectations and schedules, and post-event reports
Manage event collateral needs in collaboration with the design team (Point of Sale, banners, additional signage needs, digital assets)
Oversee on-site event execution, troubleshooting issues in real time
Develop and oversee event cash handling and event expectations programs providing to volunteer staff as needed
Maintain inventory of event materials, promotional items, and coordinate transportation and storage, as needed

Benefits

We support a powerful mission - to offer games of chance with integrity and imagination to maximize contributions to our state.
Work in an organization unlike any other in state government where creativity, ideas, fun, and passion are the order of the day.
Work in an organization that is committed to embedding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into all aspects of our work.
Flexible hours that let you put in a good day's work, while still giving you time for your life outside of this awesome job.
Supported growth and development opportunities.
You will have the opportunity to make important impacts across all parts of the organization.
A modernized workplace that promotes efficiency, utilizes new technology, and encourages collaboration.
You'll get to help out selling at events that impact our local markets. And, you'll always have fun when you take part in the big jackpot winner celebrations and game launch events that happen throughout the year.
A great total compensation and benefit package
Some positions may include flexible work schedules and telework options
The opportunity to earn special pay: Events ($35 per hour or exchange time) or Draw Duty.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Infants in the Workplace Program