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08/07/2018
Director of Corporate and Government Affairs
North Carolina Education Lottery
You are known at the NC Legislature and have a reputation as a respected, informed and approachable advocate. You are skilled at keeping abreast of legislative and regulatory issues and incorporating that information into solid strategies for protecting an organization’s interests. Your past experience demonstrates that you’re a quick study and enjoy learning all about the key issues and put that information to use. We invite you to bring your skills, experience and passion to an exciting and growing industry. The North Carolina Education Lottery is a $2.6 billion dollar organization committed to raising money for education. We need a gifted communicator with a passion for advocacy. You will enjoy working in our stable, family friendly environment where you have an opportunity to make your mark on this innovative organization.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and cultivate trusted relationships with elected officials, staff, lobbyists, industry partners, stakeholders and trade associations in order to protect the interests of the North Carolina Education Lottery.
• Develop legislative strategies to positively influence policy that would impact the Lottery.
• Monitor all gaming-related legislation on a state and federal level.
• Advise Lottery Executive Director on public policy matters, strategic communications and crisis management as it pertains to public affairs.
• Work closely with various statewide associations and stakeholders to implement a communications strategy about education beneficiaries.
• Coordinate grassroots efforts with other state lotteries, vendors and gaming industry lobbyists on federal gaming legislation.
• Manage and implement the Lottery’s industry-leading Responsible Gaming efforts.
• Oversee the Lottery’s corporate social responsibility program.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience working with the NC legislature, preferably in a lobbying capacity.
• Knowledge and experience with all lobbying requirements and restrictions in a legislative, regulatory and political environment
• Excellent relationship development skills and interpersonal oral/written communication skills, including ability to deliver presentations for the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to design, prioritize, and manage several projects at a time under time constraints.
• Ability to work long, evening and/or weekend hours when the legislature is in session.
Hiring Range: $87,015 - $120,000 DOE
Apply here: https://www.applicantone.com/Careers/northcarolinaeducationlottery?ATSPopupJob=70537
About the North Carolina Education Lottery: We raise money for a great cause! All of the earnings of the North Carolina Education Lottery go to education. We award on average $4.5 million a day in prizes. To learn more, visit our website www.nclottery.com. At the North Carolina Education Lottery, we deal with winners everyday: our employees! We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, casual attire, open communication and a fun work environment. All employees of the Lottery are expected to support the organization values (honesty, respect, integrity and trust) and its commitment to corporate social responsibility (including responsible gaming, environmental awareness, community involvement, etc). Equal Opportunity Employer
