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Careers at the Lottery

Join a winning team! At the New Mexico Lottery, we’re not just coworkers, we are family.

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Email your resume to hr@nmlottery.com.

We offer great benefits!

  • Annual Leave – PLUS, if you have 15 or more years of governmental experience you will be eligible to begin accruing 7.7 hours of annual leave biweekly.
  • Sick Leave
  • Enjoy 11 paid holidays, plus one personal holiday annually.
  • Health Insurance (up to 87% employer-paid coverage for employee and over 50% for dependents)
  • Dental Insurance (75% employer-paid coverage)
  • Vision Insurance (75% employer-paid coverage for $0.94/mo. and over 50% employer-paid coverage for all dependents)
  • Life Insurance $50,000 (100% employer-paid coverage for employee)
  • ST and LT Disability (100% employer-paid coverage for employee)
  • Retirement – Employer contribution 13.25% of annual compensation. No vesting requirements.
  • 457(b) employee contribution available
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Training Opportunities
  • Professional Memberships
  • Casual Dress
  • Fun Work Environment
  • And so much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

Job Type: Part-time
Non-Exempt/Hourly Position
Pay: $17.00 to $19.00 hourly, depending on experience

About Us:
The New Mexico Lottery is seeking a creative and motivated Graphic Design Intern to join our Advertising and Marketing team! This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the lottery industry, where you’ll support dynamic marketing campaigns and help showcase our brand across various platforms. If you’re passionate about design and looking to jump-start your career in a fun, creative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Role Summary:
The Graphic Design Intern will assist in producing print and digital graphic content, support promotional events, and work on creative projects that elevate the New Mexico Lottery’s visibility. You’ll collaborate with team members on a range of design tasks, from creating social media assets to helping with special events.

Responsibilities:

  • Graphic Design (80%):
    • Create graphics for print and digital formats, including posters, signage, social media graphics, and advertisements.
    • Print, assemble, and install Lottery signage at various retail locations.
    • Design and update marketing materials, working closely with the team to maintain brand consistency.
    • Assist with video and animated content production.
  • Event & Promotion Support (15%):
    • Help with setup and teardown for promotional events, manage event materials, and assist with mascot duties.
    • Package and ship prizes for Lottery promotional events.
  • Additional Responsibilities (5%):
    • Perform other assigned tasks as needed to support the team.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Education: Current enrollment in a college-level graphic design or marketing program.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and animation software is a plus.
  • Other Skills: Basic photography and videography skills. Ability to use hand and power tools, as well as large-format printers and cutting instruments, for signage setup.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and a creative, team-oriented approach.

Why Join Us?
This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to develop hands-on experience across the entire spectrum of graphic design, including both digital and print media. As the New Mexico Lottery creates all of its media in-house, you’ll have the chance to work on a variety of projects, from social media graphics and animated content to event signage and print materials. This role is perfect for someone eager to gain exposure to every facet of design within a dynamic and supportive team environment, building a robust portfolio along the way!


Requirements:

  • Current enrollment in a college-level graphic design or marketing program, preferably in the junior or senior year.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is required; knowledge of Adobe Premiere and animation software is a plus.
  • Basic photography and videography skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Reliable transportation for potential travel to retail locations for signage setup and event support.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio or examples of your design work through our job posting on Indeed. We look forward to seeing your creativity!

The foregoing job description is not all-inclusive of the duties, functions and accountabilities to which an employee may be assigned. In order to ensure maximum staff flexibility and efficiency, to promote and foster cross-training among positions, and to meet changing operational needs, employees will be assigned to such additional related duties and projects as are deemed necessary or desirable by management. This job description is not a contract of employment, nor is it meant to be part of any contract of employment either expressed or implied. All employment and positions with the NMLA are “at will.”

STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Job Type: Full-time
Non-Exempt/Hourly Position
Pay:  $16.50 – $27.00 per hour

Responsibilities:
Applies principles of professional accounting, statistical, and data analysis to implement and maintain general and specialized accounting systems; prepares and submits financial and operating reports; and may perform special accounting projects.

  • Prints and verifies weekly vendor commission reports. Runs appropriate general ledger accounts to ascertain that all information on commission report is accurate.
  • Prepares weekly instant ticket reports.
  • Performs accounting functions relative to cash. Prepares bank reconciliations of specified NMLA accounts, including preparing any adjusting journal entries.
  • Prepares reconciliation of prize reserves and unreserved accounts held at MUSL. Prepares adjusting journal entries as needed.
  • Performs accounting functions relative to instant ticket inventory accounting, including review, analysis, summarization, reconciliation, documentation, and reporting. Prepares adjusting journal entries.
  • Prepares monthly reconciliation of unclaimed prize liability general ledger accounts.
  • Enters and reconciles daily draw game information. Acts as a backup for printing necessary reports.
  • Acts as a backup to the Accounting Specialist.
  • Acts as a backup for the integration of the gaming information from the BOS into the accounting system.
  • Acts as a backup for the transmission of weekly sweeps to retailer accounts.
  • As needed, assists with entering the general ledger and adjusting journal entries of other Finance staff. Ensures entries have appropriate documentation and approval.
  • Prepares specified reconciliations and schedules to support closing period balances and any adjusting journal entries that may be needed.
  • Month-end and year-end performance of analysis and review of specified balance sheet and income statement accounts to produce financial statements for the period and determine the amount to be transferred to the State.
  • Performance of special projects relating to accounting, financial management and general organizational fiscal affairs.
  • Assists with various duties as requested.

Qualifications:

  • Well-developed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial management practices.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft GP Dynamics or similar accounting software.
  • Practical technical-level knowledge of various laws and regulations relating to the accounting processes.

    Skills and Abilities Required:

    • Well-developed numerical analytical problem solving, planning, and organizational skills are required.
    • Proficiency with computer systems and processes is required.
    • Must possess and practice those traits and qualities that foster and maintain cordial and professional working relationships which further cooperative efforts toward individual and organizational goals and objectives.

      Typical Experience/Education/Certification:

      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required; incumbent must possess three or more years of prior accounting experience wherein ability to perform the position’s duties has been adequately demonstrated.

      The foregoing job description is not all-inclusive of the duties functions and accountabilities to which an employee may be assigned. In order to ensure maximum staff flexibility and efficiency, to promote and foster cross training among positions, and to meet changing operational needs, employees will be assigned to such additional related duties and projects as are deemed necessary or desirable by management.

      This job description is not a contract of employment, nor is it meant to be part of any contract of employment either expressed or implied. All employment and positions with the NMLA are “at will.”  EEOC

      APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

      All selected candidates for positions with the New Mexico Lottery must undergo background screening which includes: Fingerprinting, drug screening, criminal history, verification of education, professional employment references, driving record (if required for the positions). Background processing can take up to three weeks.