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WESST se enorgullece de contar con un equipo talentoso y dedicado en nuestras siete oficinas regionales de Nuevo México. Nos comprometemos a contratar personas apasionadas por el emprendimiento y comprometidas con la misión de WESST de impulsar el crecimiento económico mediante el desarrollo de pequeñas empresas. Ofrecemos un entorno de apoyo para todo el personal, a la vez que brindamos oportunidades profesionales desafiantes y gratificantes.
WESST es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y siempre emplea a personas calificadas en función de las calificaciones relacionadas con el trabajo, independientemente de su raza, religión, color, género, orientación sexual, estado civil, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad o cualquier otra clasificación protegida por la ley federal, estatal o local aplicable.
WESST está comprometido con la responsabilidad financiera y la transparencia.
WESST utiliza los fondos que recibimos de fuentes públicas, privadas e individuales de la manera más eficaz posible para apoyar a los pequeños empresarios a los que servimos en todo Nuevo México.
Además de mantener los más altos estándares de responsabilidad interna, estamos comprometidos a proporcionar datos que fomenten la transparencia para que nuestros donantes y contribuyentes puedan tomar mejores decisiones.
Estamos orgullosos de nuestro impacto en las comunidades a las que servimos y creemos que una revisión de los datos financieros, incluidos nuestros formularios 990 del IRS y nuestros estados financieros consolidados auditados, en última instancia fomentarán más donaciones caritativas.
Como organización independiente sin fines de lucro, WESST está exenta del impuesto federal sobre la renta según la Sección 501(c)(3) del Código de Rentas Internas.
Bilingual Business Consultant (Las Cruces)
The Bilingual Business Consultant provides high-quality, culturally competent consulting and training to entrepreneurs and small business owners in New Mexico. This position supports clients at all stages of business development—start-up, growth, and expansion—with an emphasis on financial literacy, market readiness, and access to capital.
The Consultant ensures services are inclusive and accessible to Spanish- and English-speaking clients, strengthens relationships with community and economic development partners, and supports WESST’s mission of fostering entrepreneurship and economic empowerment across the state. Reports to the Las Cruces Program Director. This position is based in Las Cruces and can be hybrid.
Education Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, entrepreneurship, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
WESST is looking for a candidate that:
- Is bilingual (English/Spanish) and able to deliver high-quality consulting and training in both languages.
- Has 3–5 years of experience providing small business consulting, financial coaching, or entrepreneurship training.
- Understands small business operations, marketing, accounting, and loan-readiness.
- Possesses strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a statewide team.
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, and digital learning tools.
- Shares WESST’s values of Opportunity, Collaboration, Community, Innovation, and Accountability.
- Is willing to travel within New Mexico and occasionally out of state.
Salary and Key Benefits: Full-time, exempt position offering a salary range of $60,000-$70,000.
As a team member at WESST, you’ll enjoy:
- Retirement options with match
- Health insurance benefits, including vision and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work options
- Employee Assistance Program
Location: Hybrid/Las Cruces, New Mexico
Contact/Application Information: Information:Apply via Gusto
WESST is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating entrepreneurship and strengthening New Mexico’s small business economy. Founded in 1989 by women for women, WESST now proudly serves all New Mexicans through an inclusive, community-centered approach. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain strong businesses through consulting, training, incubation, and access to capital—building both financial and human capital to create lasting economic opportunity. WESST operates regional Women’s Business Centers and programs across the state, including Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, and Las Cruces.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities:
WESST is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws. They prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex assigned at birth, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (40 and over), spousal affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, National Guard membership, veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), HIV status, serious medical condition, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.
WESST is interested in finding the best qualified candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. WESST will consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, you’re encouraged to think broadly about your abilities and skill set for the role.
In addition, if there is anything that the organization can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, please reach out directly.