STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS CONSULTANT - 36000179

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

3d • $52,500 - $55,000

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

• Preference to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study. 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.
• FCCM and/or PMI Project Management Certificate

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.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Occasionally assists with Promotional Merchandise distribution, planning and execution of a request and order.
• Occasionally assists with incoming proposal requests and monitoring the Partnerships email inbox.
• Supervises the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator role and their responsible tasks and deadlines.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED