Lottery Marketing Internship
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
Lottery Marketing Internship
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4803579)
Apply
Lottery Marketing Internship
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
State of Iowa - Remote, IA
Job Type
Internship
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-02044
Agency
625 Iowa Department of Revenue
Division
Lottery Division
Opening Date
01/23/2025
Closing Date
3/2/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Samantha Basar (samantha.basar@iowa.gov)
To Apply
Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter to their NeoGov application
+ Description
+ Questions
Job Description
This is a non-merit, internship 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.
Job Description:
The Iowa Lottery is seeking three (3)Marketing Interns. The interns will work individually on tasks in the office, and as a team to represent the Iowa Lottery at various promotional events held around the state to coincide with summer promotions.
This internship is a paid position based upon experience and will run from mid-May to late-August 2025.
The interns selected will each work approximately 30-40 hours per week during the 14-week internship (with a guarantee of at least 350 hours over the course of the summer).
This position will require work on weekdays, evenings and weekends as to accommodate scheduled events. Willingness to travel with a lottery vehicle, within the state of Iowa is required, including a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
About Iowa Lottery:
The Iowa Lottery was created in 1985 to provide entertainment and prizes to players while responsibly raising billions of dollars for state programs that benefit Iowans. Since inception, Iowa Lottery players have won more than $5.8 billion in prizes while generating more than $2.4 billion in proceeds for state programs. The record success of the Iowa Lottery is built upon a foundation of operational integrity, innovative and entertaining products, a network of nearly 2,700 statewide retailer licensees, and a team of Iowans who work every day to deliver on the Lottery’s promise to Iowa. The key to continued success is hiring talent that embraces those same core values of integrity and innovation while responsibly achieving revenue goals for the State of Iowa.
Scope of Work:
A day's work will include travel to and from events, setup & teardown of the lottery tent/booth, and staffing of the tent/booth during the event. Duties include selling tickets to the public, answering questions about lottery products and programs, and conducting promotional giveaways of lottery prizes. This will also include required preparation and documentation for event planning, procuring lottery tickets, tracking sales and maintaining inventory used for promotions. The locations where the Lottery may have a tent/booth will include Iowa Lottery retailer locations and select community events across Iowa such as sporting events, fairs, concerts, festivals etc.
Lottery interns will report to the Director of Marketing & Advertising and have an opportunity to shadow and assist with various other marketing, promotion and sales tasks including creative design, advertising, project management, event planning, agency collaboration and more as applicable/desired. Strong communication skills and great attention to detail required, and previous event experience or loyalty program work is preferred. Interns will have the opportunity to provide analysis on the effectiveness of applicable promotions and events, and present those data findings to senior lottery staff members.
Additional Requirements:
+ Must be 18 years of age and completed at least one year of college by start of internship.
+ The preferred majors/coursework include, but are not limited to, Advertising, Business, Communications, Marketing, or Sales. Prior retail sales, event, or promotional experience, and great attention to detail, is a plus.
+ Employment will require a background check, a clean driving record and a valid driver's license.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeIntern-00705.pdf) .
01
Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
+ Yes - I understand and agree.
+ No
02
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
+ Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
03
Are you CURRENTLY enrolled in an Associate's, Bachelor's or post graduate program?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Employer
State of Iowa
Agency
625 Iowa Department of Revenue
Address
Hoover State Office Building, 4th Floor
1305 E Walnut St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://revenue.iowa.gov
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email
All Jobs from Iowa Department of Administrative Services