Promotional Specialist 13 - Advertising & Promotions Specialist

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Promotional Specialist 13 - Advertising & Promotions Specialist

Salary

$31.06 - $46.36 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2795-25-MKTG-PS-A-040

Department

Lottery

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

The Michigan Lottery is looking for a dependable, honest, motivated, and hardworking individual with a positive attitude and strong ethical standards to join our team!

Serves as the program specialist and is responsible for the development of advertising and promotional programs for all Lottery games. Develops and monitors the annual marketing budget to ensure that advertising expenditures are consistent with appropriations. Develops and monitors advertising guidelines to ensure that communications strategies and tactics are consistent with Lottery brand safety goals. Creates alternative strategies for programs based on analysis and research. Serves as the liaison with the Lottery’s general advertising services contractor and digital advertising services contractor. Assists in facilitating internal and external vendor activities including creating and maintaining project schedules and documentation as well as monitoring deployment of campaigns. Delivers reporting and analysis of advertising activities to help determine program successes and opportunities.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Promotional Specialist 13 PD.pdf)

The Michigan State Lottery is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any area.

Experience

Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Promotional Agent, including two years equivalent to a Promotional Agent P11 or one year equivalent to a Promotional Agent 12.

Additional Requirements and Information

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PromotionalSpecialist.pdf

Lottery employees and family members residing within the same household are prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.e., bingo, raffle, etc.).

To be considered for this position, you must submit to the following initial background check requirement(s). In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 2.07, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, permanently or up to (3) three years, should you fail to pass/submit to the pre-employment drug test. Under Civil Service Regulation 3.06, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, if you make any false statements or omissions of a material fact during the selection process. Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all persons who are not currently state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. This urine sample test must be administered within 24 hours of your conditional offer of employment, or your offer may be rescinded. An applicant must remain at the testing site until the testing process is completed and permitted up to 3 hours to provide a sufficient specimen. It is considered a refusal to test if an applicant fails to provide a sufficient amount of urine for a drug test within the allowed time. Positions within the Bureau of State Lottery will require a criminal history background check.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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PROSPL – Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR At least one year of professional experience in the state of Michigan classified service.

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PROSPL – Do you possess at least four years of professional experience equivalent to a Promotional Agent?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please select your level of experience working in advertising.

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ More than three years

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Please select your level of experience working in marketing.

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+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ More than three years

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Please select your level of experience with budget management

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ More than three years

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Lottery employees and family members residing within the same household are prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.e bingo, raffle, etc). Does this condition of employment present a problem for you?

+ Yes

+ No

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If this condition of employment is a problem, please explain why. If this condition is not a problem, please indicate N/A.

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Did you attach the following documentation to your application? (1) cover letter (2) resume (3) official transcript. For our purposes, an official college transcript must contain your name, the college name/address, degree conferred/date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree was granted) and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not acceptable.) Failure to attach all of the requested documentation may eliminate you from further consideration.

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Lottery

Address

MSL-HR@michigan.gov

101 East Hillsdale

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any area
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Promotional Agent, including two years equivalent to a Promotional Agent P11 or one year equivalent to a Promotional Agent 12
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 2.07, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, permanently or up to (3) three years, should you fail to pass/submit to the pre-employment drug test
Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all persons who are not currently state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
This urine sample test must be administered within 24 hours of your conditional offer of employment, or your offer may be rescinded
An applicant must remain at the testing site until the testing process is completed and permitted up to 3 hours to provide a sufficient specimen
A bachelor's degree or higher in any major?
If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR At least one year of professional experience in the state of Michigan classified service
One to two years
More than three years
Less than one year
One to two years
More than three years
One to two years
More than three years
For our purposes, an official college transcript must contain your name, the college name/address, degree conferred/date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree was granted) and the Registrar's signature and/or seal
A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above
Web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not acceptable.)

Benefits

$31.06 - $46.36 Hourly
Permanent Full Time
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives
Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children
The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000)
The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement
The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account
The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account
Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years
More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used
Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr
Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases
Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay
Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters
With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer

Responsibilities

Serves as the program specialist and is responsible for the development of advertising and promotional programs for all Lottery games
Develops and monitors the annual marketing budget to ensure that advertising expenditures are consistent with appropriations
Develops and monitors advertising guidelines to ensure that communications strategies and tactics are consistent with Lottery brand safety goals
Creates alternative strategies for programs based on analysis and research
Serves as the liaison with the Lottery’s general advertising services contractor and digital advertising services contractor
Assists in facilitating internal and external vendor activities including creating and maintaining project schedules and documentation as well as monitoring deployment of campaigns
Delivers reporting and analysis of advertising activities to help determine program successes and opportunities