Computer Intern

The Lottery is more than Scratch tickets and million-dollar jackpots. Staffed by Montanans, your Lottery supports local economies and important state programs. Created by referendum in 1986, we have been making winners happen ever since! We have paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned over $386.5 million back to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.

Are you looking to expand your IT skills? The Montana Lottery is looking for a student intern to assist our computer department with our lotto games. You would be on-site to conduct a variety of verifications for our lotto game drawings such as entering and verifying winning numbers, verifying winner data, and verifying daily sales. The successful candidate will be expected to work at the Lottery office in Helena, MT for an average of 9-12 hours per week and is expected to last up to one year or longer.

To apply, please submit your resume, references and cover letter. In your cover letter, explain how your education and experience have prepared you for this position and how this internship would help you in your future career goals. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be students either accepted to or enrolled at an accredited educational institution and living in Helena, MT. Supply the following information about your status as a student:

• Your residence
• The name of the school you are accepted to or enrolled at.
• Your class level. (Freshman, Sophomore…)
• Your major, if you have declared one.

Work hours will be 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., nightly at the Lottery office in Helena, MT, 7-days on, 7-days off split between two positions.

This position requires the successful completion of a background investigation (criminal, financial, and driving). This investigation may continue into the time after you have begun your employment. If the results of the investigation are, in the opinion of the Montana Lottery, not favorable, employment will not continue.

This internship will benefit students majoring in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, although students in all areas of study are encouraged to apply.

COMPETENCIES:

• Basic knowledge of computer science.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Reliability.
• Working independently without direct supervision.
• Working knowledge of Windows programs such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.