Director of External Relations Clive, IA
Clive, Polk County, Iowa, 50325, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Business
PR / Communications
Job Description
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the 'To Apply' section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Lottery Division is currently seeking a Director of External Relations
. The Lottery Division provides responsible entertainment and prizes to the public, generating revenue for state programs, including support for veterans, economic development, law enforcement, education and agriculture.
- Execute the Lottery’s internal and external communications program
- Act as the Lottery Division’s spokesperson and serve as a brand ambassador
- Supervise members of the External Relations team and create a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Advise executive leadership on strategic opportunities and emerging risks
- Expertise managing relationships with media outlets, writing and editing press releases, and acting as a spokesperson
- Experience developing communication strategies for high impact issues
- Experience crafting content for various social media platforms and channels
- Experience leading a team
- Experience in new media journalism and multimedia journalism at a news organization
- Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills
- Cultivates effective relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Proactively anticipate issues and build robust response strategies
The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well‑respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work‑life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence.
We have a great total compensation package for all of our full‑time employees, including:
- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
- Flexible Working Environment – Work from Home Opportunities
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long‑Term Disability Insurance
The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.
Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.
A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.
Our agency uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit.
Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.
Minimum Requirements- a. Four years of full‑time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations;
- b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full‑time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full‑time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full‑time experience or education.
- a. Two years of full‑time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations;
- b. A combination of a total of four years of…
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