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Natural Grocers

Nutritional Health Coach

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks
Holiday pay
Paid Time Off
Paid Nutrition Education
Crew member discount
N-power program
Regular Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement opportunities
Health and Wellness Program
Employee assistance program
Employee Referral Program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid medical leave
short-term disability insurance
Company paid life insurance
voluntary benefits
401K with company match
Flexible spending account
Health Savings Account with Company Match

Job Description

Natural Grocers is a well-established retailer that specializes in providing high-quality natural and organic groceries. Known for its commitment to health and wellness, Natural Grocers operates stores that focus on delivering exceptional customer service and education about nutrition. The company prides itself on sourcing products that contribute to a sustainable, just, and regenerative food system. Their mission goes beyond selling groceries; they are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve by offering science-based nutrition education and supporting responsible food choices. Natural Grocers values diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment for employees and customers alike,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Education degree or certification in nutrition or related field
  • Experience in nutrition education or health coaching preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Ability to engage and educate customers effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks
  • Willingness to perform retail operations including stocking and cleaning
  • Ability to work well with a team and accept constructive feedback
  • Commitment to continuous education and maintaining certifications
  • Comfortable with physical activities involved in the role such as lifting, standing, and walking for extended periods
  • Available to attend monthly meetings and participate in community outreach

Job Qualifications

  • A degree or certification in nutrition or a related field such as dietetics, biology, biochemistry, or naturopathy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent public speaking skills
  • Confidence in presenting cooking demonstrations and nutrition education classes
  • Ability to engage customers and initiate conversations to promote events, services, and sales
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and priority management skills
  • Self-directed with effective time management abilities
  • Team player open to constructive feedback
  • Motivated to grow professionally and develop knowledge and skills
  • Passionate about providing nutrition education to crew, customers, and the community
  • Comfortable working in a retail setting performing operations such as stocking, facing, checking product expiration dates, and cleaning
  • Friendly, outgoing, and approachable demeanor

Job Duties

  • Acts as the nutrition education resource for the customers, Crew, and community
  • Provides customer service on the floor in the vitamin aisles including assisting customers with product purchasing and providing educational resources
  • Performs retail operations such as maintaining customer literature files, book department, stocking and facing products, cleaning the vitamin department and store, and merchandising products
  • Provides nutrition education by offering in-store nutrition and recipe demonstration classes, outreach nutrition classes, regular training to Crew, maintaining the Crew wellness board, motivating Crew participation in nutrition challenges, and responding to questions
  • Provides private individual one-on-one health coaching sessions
  • Works to build community relationships with practitioner partners, guest presenters, and event partners
  • Seeks outreach opportunities to provide nutrition education and build brand awareness
  • Maintains continued education requirements by reading and reviewing research and completing CE assignments
  • Assists management with coordinating, organizing, and executing company-wide events
  • Responsible for printing materials used in classes, outreach, and coaching sessions
  • Responsible for placing orders for nutrition education supplies
  • Provides training to Crew on promoting the nutrition health coach services, in-store events, and promotions
  • Attends monthly meetings including webinars and sales building calls
  • Acts as an event ambassador for in-store guest presenter classes during floor days
  • Performs hands-on tasks to support company success in the store environment

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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