Agency: Illinois Gaming Board
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015, Option 1
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 08/18/2025
Salary: $8,281 - $10,281 / Monthly - Anticipated Starting Salary; BBR Full Range $8281 - $14807/Mo (7/1/25)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) seeks to hire a skilled Digital Content Creator to lead the development and enforcement of digital policies while managing a consistent, secure, and impactful online presence. In this pivotal role, you’ll not only update and maintain agency web content, but also design and manage internal communication strategies across the organization. From setting content standards to ensuring alignment with industry best practices, your work will shape how our agency communicates both internally and with the public. If you’re a creative thinker who thrives at the intersection of strategy and technology, we invite you to help us build a stronger, more connected digital experience.
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) serves as regulatory body for all gambling activities across the state of Illinois. Our mission is to preserve the integrity of the Illinois gaming industry. The agency administers a regulatory and tax collection system for casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering in Illinois. The Illinois Gaming Board is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• Paid vacation time annually
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
If you have the qualifications, please apply now! We look forward to having you join the IGB team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in public relations, digital communications, integrated marketing communications, advertising, journalism or related.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to two (2) years of progressively responsible experience preferably working in communications, marketing, user experience (UX), social media engagement, web content management, or a closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers at least two (2) years of graphic design experience.
• Prefers at least two (2) year of technical experience in high-definition video, audio and experience shooting press conferences and board meetings.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience using of web development platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), or similar.
• Prefers at least two (2) years’ experience using Adobe Creative Suite such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Rush, Adobe Express, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar.
• Prefers at least 2 years’ experience using email marketing platforms such as Mail Chimp, Constant Contact, or similar.
• Prefers at least two (2) years’ experience using data analysis tools such as Google Analytics and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies.
• Prefers at least two (2) years’ experience using applications and systems like Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
  Work Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday
  Work Location: Michael A. Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle St., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

• Under administrative direction of the Director of Communications supports in developing and implementing a communication strategy that includes web content and social media serving as the Digital Content Creator.
• Manages assigned website content requests and performs website content updates.
• Designs, develops, and manages the content strategy of other internal IGB communications.
• Maintains the new Microsoft SharePoint-based intranet site working in concert with IGB teams and the DoIT technical support staff.
• Responsible for all audio/visual support service needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties and responsibilities enumerated above.