← Help in Grant County

Wants to work at the mine, hospital or another big local employer

Use when someone wants a steady job with good pay at a big Grant County employer: the copper mines, the hospital and clinics, schools, the university or government.

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These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.

1Find out what they want and what they have

You can ask"Which place do you want to work, and what kind of job?"
You can ask"Do you have a high school diploma or GED, a driver's license, and an email address?"
You can say"Big employers hire all year. Many jobs start as trainee jobs."

2The copper mines

Freeport-McMoRan runs the Chino and Tyrone mines. They often post operator trainee jobs. Apply online.
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mine
Mine jobs incl. operator trainee positions
888-855-4357
Bayard
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Mine
Mine jobs incl. hydromet operator trainee
888-855-4357
Tyrone

3The hospital, clinics and nursing home

There are jobs for every skill level: housekeeping, kitchen, front desk, aides and nurses.
Gila Regional Medical Center - Human Resources
Hospital jobs
575-538-4076
1313 E 32nd St, Silver City · HR Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Hidalgo Medical Services
Employment: Community health center jobs
575-800-1467
114 W 11th St, Silver City · Admin office Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1)
Fort Bayard Medical Center (NM Dept of Health)
State nursing home jobs
575-537-8900
41 Fort Bayard Rd, Santa Clara
Western New Mexico University - Community and Workforce Development
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course
(575) 538-6290
WNMU main campus, Silver City

4Schools, the university and government

Silver Consolidated Schools - Employment
School district jobs incl. substitutes, bus, food service, custodial
575-956-2009
2810 N Swan St, Silver City
Cobre Consolidated Schools - Employment
School district jobs incl. many substitute openings
575-537-4010
900 A Central Ave, Bayard
Western New Mexico University - Human Resources (staff jobs)
University staff, faculty and adjunct jobs
575-538-6128
1000 W College Ave, Silver City
Grant County Government - Human Resources
County government jobs (detention, roads, admin, etc.)
575-574-0008
1400 Highway 180 E, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
New Mexico State Personnel Office - State Jobs
Online board for all State of NM jobs

5Get help applying

The job center can help with online applications and tests, for free.
NM Workforce Connection - Silver City (America's Job Center)
Job search, training and unemployment help
575-538-3737
420 W. Broadway St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (may close 12-1 for lunch)
See the guide "Needs help with a resume or job applications".
See the guide "Has a job interview coming up".

This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer

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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, 575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.