SR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

23h • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the Florida Lottery’s Communications team by managing strategic partnerships, contracts, and community outreach initiatives. It oversees vendor agreements from negotiation through execution, ensuring compliance with contract terms and state guidelines. The position serves as a liaison with external partners, supports events and sponsorships, and assists leadership in executing partnership strategies. It also supervises support staff and manages multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to execute the methods and techniques of sponsorships/partnerships, community outreach, and event management.
• Ability to respond to business partners and the public tactfully and courteously.
• Knowledge of Public Procurement and Contract Management and Administration Florida Statutes.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of compiling, classifying, and analyzing data.
• Ability to create, negotiate, and manage contracts.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize effective management techniques.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong computer skills with ability to learn and master new applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to coordinate and monitor tasks and special projects as assigned to ensure completion in a thorough and timely manner.
• Ability to work independently, self-starter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to select and provide appropriate information to others.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage various projects with multiple timelines.
• Ability to think strategically, participating in annual plan development and execution on behalf of the Communications team’s vision.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Successful passing of a criminal background check (state, local, and national) is required.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information learned while working with the Florida Lottery, whether learned through assigned duties or through working with other units.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study is preferred.
• Professional and nonprofessional experience in communications, or a closely related field may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required college education.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable of the Lottery’s Responsible Gaming program, including the No Underage Play and Play Within Your Means messaging, and will ensure retailers and players are aware of the program and provided information, as necessary.
• Follow the Lottery’s Standards of Conduct, model ethical behavior, and demonstrate the Department’s mission, vision, and values in all activities.
• Provide excellent customer service, maintain a professional demeanor, and strive for continual improvement.
• Serve as a Contract Manager, responsible for the enforcement and oversight of a Contractor’s performance, ensuring services have been rendered in accordance with the contract terms prior to authorizing payment.
• Coordinates the Lottery’s participation in all contracted partnerships, including the negotiation, planning, reviewing, and approval of proposals.
• Negotiate and coordinate vendor contracts in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization's liaison with various constituents.
• Develop, create, track, and oversee partnership contract/agreements.
• Assist the Strategic Partnerships Manager and the Director of Communications with all functions pertaining to Strategic Partnerships.
• Develop, format, and analyze reports and presentations as it relates to Strategic Partnerships.
• Work with Legislative Affairs and the Chief of Staff to facilitate contracted and non-contracted community engagements and partnerships.
• Work closely with the Office of the Secretary to plan and execute engagements and partnerships where the Secretary’s involvement will be necessary.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Oversee the Bright Futures Testimonial database, ensuring proper usage and oversight of these assets.
• Occasionally assists with Promotional Merchandise distribution, planning and execution of a request and order.
• Occasionally assists with event planning and logistics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Approximately 97.5% of the premium for health insurance (Individual (~$8/month) or Family (~$30/month))
• 100% of the premium for individual or family dental insurance
• 100% of the premium for basic life insurance
• Employer contributions to the Pension Plan or Investment Plan; contribution levels will vary based upon Pay Plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED