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Kohl’s is looking to hire more than 50,000 seasonal associates for the holidays. That could mean about 200 jobs in New Mexico’s five Kohl’s stores.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Kohl’s is in the midst of a holiday hiring frenzy — one that could mean about 200 seasonal jobs in New Mexico.

The Wisconsin-based department store chain on Thursday announced its plans to hire more than 50,000 associates around the country for the 2013 holiday shopping season.

That means an average of 40 positions at each store, according to a company spokeswoman. New Mexico has five locations: Three in Albuquerque and one each in Santa Fe and Las Cruces.

Kohl’s holiday hiring began this month, and the jobs should be filled by mid-November.

There were only 22 New Mexico job openings listed on the Kohl’s website on Thursday, but spokeswoman Sydney Hofer said the company will continue adding positions as the holiday season ramps up.

Seasonal associates can work anywhere from a few hours to more than 20 hours per week, according to a news release. Jobs include unloading trucks, freight processing, stocking and cash-register duties.

For more information about employment opportunities go online to kohlscareers.com.