Lottery Marketing Intern

Full 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.

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 $6.2 billion in prizes while generating more than $2.5 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 over 2,500 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.

Job Description

The Iowa Lottery is seeking three (3) marketing interns.

The interns will work both individually on tasks in the office, and as a team to represent 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 2026.

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.

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 individual events.

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 the entire state of 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 are required, and previous event experience or loyalty program work is preferred.

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 for the final candidates will require a background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, a clean driving record and a valid driver's license.

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.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

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 this link to view the job description.