Employment

​Santa Fe has many diverse and fulfilling employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors. The largest employment sectors include the state government (26%), accommodation/food services (16%), retails (14%), healthcare/social assistance (18%) and construction (5%). The most common occupations include:
  • Management occupations (11%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (5%)
  • Food preparation and serving-related occupations (6%)
  • Production occupations (6%)
  • Sales and related occupations (6%)
  • Office and administrative support (6%)
  • Education, training and library occupations (6%)

As Santa Fe is a small community with a population of 83,000, the best way to seek a job is through personal contacts and networking. Chamber events and the Business Directory are optimal opportunities to find and contact local businesses. 

​Click here for a list of Major Employers in Santa Fe.

The Santa Fe Chamber does not maintain a list of job postings but Chamber members Employment/Personnel Agencies can assist with job searches and placement. These Chamber members include:

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF JOB POSTINGS
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Statistics on Employment in Santa Fe:
Local Links:

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New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is a World-Class, market-driven workforce delivery system that prepares New Mexico job seekers to meet current and emerging needs of New Mexico businesses and insures that every New Mexico citizen who needs a job will have one.
Santa Fe's preeminent staffing services provider, offering permanent and temporary employment solutions. Since 1987 it has built lasting relationships with companies and candidates by adhering to the highest levels of professionalism and services. (505) 983-7775
Provides services in the areas of applicant screening, employer tax credits, classroom and on-the job training, candidate listings, customized workshops and ongoing mentoring and support for workers.
SFCC Career Services offers free web posting of employment or internship positions. Postings are usually up for 30 days and are broadcast around campus, to other local colleges and career programs and to the Santa Fe Community at large.
SER Jobs for Progress operates one-stop career centers in 10 counties throughout Northern New Mexico. Services include career guidance, case management, business services, employment and training. 
High School and College Students: Contact the following organizations to arrange internships.
 

QUICK LINKS

Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce