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Explore Careers in New Orleans

New Orleans Careers

New Orleans is a business-friendly market with strengths across multiple legacy industries and an impressive track record of establishing leadership across emerging industries. Jobs here are plentiful and diverse, with opportunities to build long, fulfilling careers across a wide variety of industries and position.

Learn more about the career paths available to you in Greater New Orleans, as well as the growing employers, innovative programs, and supportive networks powering our industries forward.

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Professional Services

Our financial services, accounting, legal, and consulting firms keep businesses both at home and afar running more efficiently and effectively.

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Technology

With remarkable job growth across startups, IT services, gaming, and more, New Orleans is one of the fastest-growing tech markets in the country.

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Entrepreneurship

New Orleans startups are tackling big challenges across industries and sectors — and they’re changing the landscape of our region in the process.

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Health Sciences

Anchored by a multi-billion dollar BioDistrict, the state’s largest hospital system, and two medical schools, cutting-edge health sciences careers are stable and abundant in New Orleans.

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Creative Industries

New Orleans is a hub of creativity — not just for independent artists and musicians, but also for creative professionals in advertising, gaming, and more.

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Skilled Trades & Manufacturing

From oil & gas and aerospace engineering to coastal restoration and renewable energy, skilled trade and manufacturing jobs are abound in New Orleans.

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Hospitality

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, New Orleans is a top-tier market for anyone who works in dining, accommodation, event planning, or entertainment.

Nonprofit

Over the past two decades, New Orleans has become a laboratory for social impact and a magnet for visionary talent looking to rethink, rebuild, and reshape the system.