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 fits them
You can ask"Do you want work for a day, a season, or something that can turn steady?"
You can ask"Can you do hard outdoor work? Do you have boots, a phone and a way to get there?"
You can ask"Do you have photo ID and a Social Security card?" Most jobs need them to be paid.
2Temp and day labor
PeopleReady Las Cruces (temp/day labor staffing)
Temporary and day labor job placement
1001 N Solano Dr Suite C, Las Cruces
Also ask the job center about short-term openings.
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)
3Wildland fire and forest crews
Fire and forest crews hire for the spring and summer. Most hiring starts in the fall and winter.
USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region - Wildland Fire Hire
Federal wildland firefighter hiring (seasonal and permanent)
505-842-3206
333 Broadway SE, Albuquerque
Gila National Forest - Careers
Federal seasonal and permanent forest jobs
575-388-8201
3005 E Camino Del Bosque, Silver City
NM Forestry Division - Socorro District (Silver City office) AD Firefighters
State emergency (AD) wildland firefighter jobs
575-517-6442
N Silver St (satellite office), Silver City
Conservation Corps New Mexico (Conservation Legacy)
AmeriCorps conservation crews, fire crews and individual placements
(575) 640-8540
560 N. 17th Street, Las Cruces
4Holiday and store jobs
Stores often hire extra help in the fall for the holidays. Most apply online.
Walmart Supercenter #1357 Silver City
Retail store hourly jobs
575-538-2222
2501 Highway 180 E, Silver City · Store open daily 6am-11pm
Albertsons Silver City
Grocery store hourly jobs
575-388-1909
1956 Hwy 180 E, Silver City · Store open daily 7am-10pm
5Stay safe and get paid right
Not paid for work they did? The state can help them get their wages.
NM Department of Workforce Solutions - Labor Relations Division
Wage claims for unpaid wages
575-524-6195
226 South Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces · Weekday business hours
See the guide "Not paid right, treated unfairly, or hurt at work".
6Get ready for the work
At the Gospel MissionThe clothing bank can help with work clothes. Ask staff about a bus ticket from the stuff drawer.
See the guide "Needs work clothes, boots or tools for a job".
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.