EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Chief Information Officer

Job ID: 94555

What you’ll be doing:

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the executive leader responsible for all information technology functions at the Minnesota State Lottery. This position provides expert guidance to agency leadership on resource procurement, system standards, information access, and long-range IT planning. The CIO ensures that all information systems effectively support the Lottery’s mission, business plan, and operational objectives.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CIO plays an integral role in shaping the agency’s strategic direction through innovative and secure use of technology. The CIO is accountable for planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining the Lottery’s information systems, managing the IT Department, ensuring cybersecurity readiness, and representing the agency in interagency initiatives and committees.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide executive IT leadership, build strategic partnerships, and lead, motivate, and develop IT staff.
• Develop and implement long- and short-term IT strategies, standards, and governance aligned with the Lottery’s business goals.
• Oversee all IT operations, including infrastructure, development, information security, support and project prioritization.
• Ensure cybersecurity, system integrity, and preparedness for disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Manage the IT budget, resources, and staffing to support agency priorities and effective technology delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year of each job.

To qualify, you much meet each one of the following:

Five (5) years administrative experience (CIO-level or equivalent) managing organization-wide information systems, security technology, operations, and disaster recovery.

Three (3) years of supervisory experience or managerial experience which include oversight of staff (e.g., selection, orientation, training, coaching, performance management, etc.)

• Ability to plan strategically sufficient to visualize and articulate long-range goals and needs, to provide direction and support to project teams, and to facilitate the planning and development process to integrate IT governance, Agency and Statewide missions and goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively to delegate work, build relationships, and report unit progress to executive leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

*A Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for 18 months of experience, OR a related Bachelor’s degree substitutes for one year of experience, OR a related Associate’s degree substitutes for six months of experience.

**The MN Lottery will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.**

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statewide information policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Knowledge of state procurement laws and procedures, specification preparation and bid evaluation, request for proposal preparation and evaluation, software evaluation and procurement and budgeting.
• Experience in project management, process improvement, and change management.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems by bringing forth mutually acceptable solutions within the parameters of budget, staffing, and technology limitations.

Additional Requirements

The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees.

The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:

• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• Driver's License Records Verification.

Posting Dates: 6/3/26 through 6/23/26

Job Title: Lottery Sales Representative

Job ID: 94478

What you’ll be doing:

The Minnesota State Lottery is seeking a highly motivated, well-organized, people-person to promote fun as a Lottery Sales Representative! This position works directly with approximately 115 retailers that sell MN Lottery products. This involves identifying potential new businesses to recruit retailers within the territory and making sales presentations to business owners and managers to identify opportunities to increase sales through training, promotions, and marketing recommendations. This position also works directly with members of the public at events to promote MN Lottery products.

This position will report directly to the North Sales Manager. The LSR will take directions from their regional manager but will have the freedom to act and have decision-making authority related to their specific accounts.

If you have strengths in building great working relationships with diverse populations, this could be your next career!

This position has an office location in Grand Rapids, MN, and will serve various communities across the state, including Babbitt, Cook, Duluth, Eveleth, Ely, Grand Marais, Grand Portage, and Hermantown. If you are enthusiastic about serving these Minnesota communities, this is the position for you!

We are also posting a second Lottery Sales Representative position. If you are interested in this role but believe you may not be able to serve the listed communities mentioned above, please refer to Job ID 93876 for more details.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job. To qualify, you must meet the following:

• Two (2) years of sales experience that includes territory management, product merchandising, and promotional experience (counter sales, sales of services, and delivery driving do not count as sales experience).
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

***Note: Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related degree will substitute for one year of sales experience as described above, an Associate degree will substitute for 6 months of experience.

All applicants must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License.

The role requires nearly 100% travel. A state-issued vehicle will be provided for business use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling a major consumer product.
• Experience in gaming or entertainment industries.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Presentation and/or public speaking experience.
• Bi-lingual speaking.

Physical Requirements

This job requires occasionally moving articles up to 25–30 pounds and frequently transporting objects, such as promotional materials and dispenser cases. This job may require moving or positioning of self to a significant degree or may involve being in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:

• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• Driver's License Records Verification

Posting Dates: 5/28/26 through 6/8/26

Job Title: Lottery Sales Representative

Job ID: 93876

What you’ll be doing:

The Minnesota State Lottery is seeking a highly motivated, well-organized, people-person to promote fun as a Lottery Sales Representative! This position works directly with approximately 115 retailers that sell MN Lottery products. This involves identifying potential new businesses to recruit retailers within the territory and making sales presentations to business owners and managers to identify opportunities to increase sales through training, promotions, and marketing recommendations. This position also works directly with members of the public at events to promote MN Lottery products.

This position will report directly to the North Sales Manager. The LSR will take directions from their regional manager but will have the freedom to act and have decision-making authority related to their specific accounts. If you have strengths in building great working relationships with diverse populations, this could be your next career.

This position is being reposted, if you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to reapply.

This position has an office location in Grand Rapids, MN, and will service the communities in the state, which include the following cities: Bagley, Baudette, Crookston, East Grand Forks, Roseau, Thief River Falls, and Warroad. If you are excited about serving these communities in MN, this is the position for you!

We are also posting a second Lottery Sales Representative position. If you are interested in this role but believe you may not be able to serve the listed communities mentioned above, please refer to Job ID 94478 for more details.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job. To qualify, you must meet the following:

• Two (2) years of sales experience that includes territory management, product merchandising, and promotional experience (counter sales, sales of services, and delivery driving do not count as sales experience).
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

***Note: Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related degree will substitute for one year of sales experience as described above, an Associate degree will substitute for 6 months of experience.

All applicants must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License.

The position will travel close to 100%. A state-issued vehicle will be assigned for business purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling a major consumer product.
• Experience in gaming or entertainment industries.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Presentation and/or public speaking experience.
• Bi-lingual speaking.

Physical Requirements

This job requires occasionally moving articles up to 25–30 pounds and frequently transporting objects, such as promotional materials and dispenser cases. This job may require moving or positioning of self to a significant degree or may involve being in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:

• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• Driver's License Records Verification

Posting Dates: 5/28/26 through 6/8/26

Why Work Here?

The Minnesota Lottery exists to create a fun, quick, and thrilling form of entertainment for Minnesotans. We’re proud that a portion of Lottery proceeds goes back to the state to benefit our natural environment. We’re in the entertainment business and are always looking for more ways to have fun as a group. We’d love for you to join us!

Our mission as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented.

The Minnesota State Lottery has a broad range of careers including Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Information Technology, Human Resources, Warehouse, and Finance.

The Minnesota Lottery is an equal opportunity employer and women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.