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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students.  To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Feb 26, 2026
Location: 

Collinsville, IL, US, 62234

Job Requisition ID:  53898

Job Requisition ID: 53898
Closing Date: 03/13/2026
​Agency: Illinois Racing Board
Class Title: STATE STEWARD - 94040 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $1500-$2100 Weekly - 30 Weeks
Job Type: Others (e.g. Stipend)
Category: Intermittent 
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is being hired as a Personal Service Contract and is not subject to employment benefits other than those required under IL Paid Leave for all Workers Act (PLAWA)

 

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

Essential Functions

  • Monitor and evaluate all live races for compliance with racing rules and regulations.
  • Adjudicate potential violations and report the activities of the races.
  • Coordinate with other race officials prior to the start of the daily race program and adjust as necessary.
  • Work with Board management and veterinarians to ensure compliance with procedures and rules to protect equine health and safety, including medication and drug administration.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the horse racing industry, with a minimum of 2 years as a racing official.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience using spreadsheets and document creation software to create reports and simple spreadsheets for reporting, logging and tracking of information.

Preferred Qualifications

  • College degree or equivalent with emphasis in horseracing or equine emphasis preferred.
  • Minimum of one full race season of experience using TrackManager and ARCI database.
  • Minimum of one full race meet actively participating in administrative hearings.
  • Minimum of five full race meets working in the Racing Office of a racetrack.
  • Minimum of one full race meet of Steward experience judging live races under HISA/HIWU rules.
  • Ability to recognize racing interference and knowledge of the process of remedying an infraction.
  • Ability to evaluate potential licensees for suitability for licensure.
  • ROAP level 3 accreditation or higher, or actively in the process of gaining accreditation.

Employment Conditions

  • Ability to travel to all locations under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Racing Board.
  • Employee and members of household cannot have had an IRB license or an economic interest in a license holder (including employment) for at least 12 months prior to hire.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Racing Board (IRB) was created in 1933, and its legal mandate is defined in the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. The jurisdiction, supervision, powers, and duties of the Illinois Racing Board shall extend under the Act to every person who holds or conducts any race meeting within the State of Illinois where horse racing is permitted for any stake, purse or reward. The mission of the Illinois Racing Board is to regulate horse racing through the enforcement of the Act and its rules and regulations and to ensure the honesty and integrity of Illinois racing and wagering.

Work Hours: Race days plus (approx. 3 days/week)
Headquarter Location: 9301 Collinsville Rd, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234
Work County: Madison
Agency Contact: Jackie Clisham
Email: jackie.clisham@illinois.gov
Phone #: 312-814-5032
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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