Prospects are invited to explore career
opportunities by applying online or texting "GROW" to 97211 for job
alerts and virtual job fairs
LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 14,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading
family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S.,
announces a nationwide hiring push for almost 500 positions. Hiring
"hot-spot" locations include cities such as Dallas, TX, Portland, OR, Denver, CO and the Kansas City area. Natural Grocers currently
employs more than 4,000 crew members at our 162 stores, across 20
states. In addition to a long list of unique benefits and a
welcoming culture, the Company has increased their wages at all
locations for select positions to attract candidates to its stores
across the United States.
COMPANY CULTURE &
BENEFITS
Natural Grocers is seeking to fill almost
500 positions, nationwide.
Just like its dedication to its customers and community, Natural
Grocers has a history of caring for employees since it was
established in 1955. "We offer unique benefits and fun perks that
attract, engage, develop and retain our wonderful workforce. We've
also recently increased our store manager and assistant store
manager pay and most department assistants/managers. If you love
helping people and have a passion for nutrition and healthy living,
you could be the perfect addition to our team," says Erin DeLacy, Talent Acquisition Strategist for
Natural Grocers.
As part of the company's Five Founding Principles, Natural
Grocers supports its employees by offering:
- Above average pay: Natural Grocers' pay is above federal
and state minimum wage levels for all Crew and includes:
-
- Regularly scheduled (annual) pay increases for all Crew.
- No pay caps for store Crew who wish to stay in their current
positions.
- Substantial Crew Discounts: Natural Grocers wants to
make sure it's easy for Crew members to afford all the products
needed to support their wellbeing by offering its
good4uSM Crew discount throughout the store, with up to
30% off in certain departments.
- Store Credit: $1.00 per
hour store credit dubbed "Vitamin Bucks" promotes additional food
security for Crew.
- Competitive Benefits: All full-time employees are
eligible for our competitive benefits package.
- Nutrition Education: Crew members are provided with
monthly free Nutrition Education training and other opportunities
to learn and earn rewards.
- Health & Wellness Corners: All Crew have daily
access to free immune and stress-busting supplements since the
beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Heroes in Aprons Fund: Established in 2021, this fund is
a charitable entity providing short-term financial assistance to
qualifying Crew members or their immediate family members who
experience hardships.
- Birthday Pay: Co-founder Margaret Isely celebrated every Crew member by
taking them out to lunch on their birthday. We've continued this
tradition with Birthday Pay—which is given whether the Crew member
chooses to work or take the time off.
GROW YOUR CAREER
Many career tracks are available within Natural
Grocers. The Company prioritizes promoting leaders from within
the organization and supports career development through regular
training and leadership development opportunities. They believe in
positioning Crew members for success by providing:
- Significant virtual and in-person training annually for store
Crew members.
- Training in customer service skills, product attributes and
Nutrition Education.
- Four weeks of in-person operational and managerial training for
new store managers and assistant store managers.
- The Store Manager Accelerated Readiness Training Program—which
provides comprehensive store management training to high-potential
candidates who wish to promote to a Store Manager position.
"We may have more stores than anyone could've foreseen back in
1955, but 67 years later Natural Grocers is still a family run
company and run's itself as such. You can feel this sense of caring
within our Crew, our stores and general operations," says DeLacey.
"Nothing fosters a more rewarding work environment than genuine
appreciation. Offering our Crew competitive pay, benefits and
growth opportunities creates an atmosphere of well-being, optimism,
and knowledge—all the things that helps people thrive. We invite
folks to apply and experience the 'Natural Grocers difference'
today."
- Applicants can apply for nationwide consideration at
www.naturalgrocers.com/careers or by texting 'GROW' to
97211.
- 7/20 Virtual Hiring Fair – Kansas
City area
For hiring inquiries, please contact
recruiting@naturalgrocers.com.
For media inquiries,
please contact Katie Macarelli /
kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN
COTTAGE
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an
expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body
care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by
Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not
contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or
partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only
USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised,
non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural
Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer
affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient
retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free
science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make
informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in
1955, has 162 stores in 20 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for
more information and store locations.
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