Nutritional Health Coach

Natural Grocers Good4U; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate nutrition professional to inspire and educate customers in a vibrant retail setting. This role involves conducting classes, providing one-on-one coaching, and engaging with the community to promote health and wellness. You will be a vital part of a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing the well-being of communities through accessible nutrition education. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a desire to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Birthday Bonus Pay

Vitamin Bucks

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

401k with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in nutrition or related field required.
• Excellent public speaking and customer engagement skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition education and customer service in-store.
• Conduct private health coaching sessions and community outreach.

Skills

Public Speaking

Customer Engagement

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Nutrition Knowledge

Education

Degree in Nutrition

Certification in Dietetics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range

USD $23.00/Hr.

Overview

The Job in a Nutshell: This role requires an outgoing personality and passion for sharing nutrition knowledge and inspiring people to act and achieve their health goals. You’ll wear many hats while working in a fast-paced retail setting, conducting classes, private coaching sessions, community outreach, and retail operations (e.g., customer service, stocking shelves, cleaning, etc.). As the store’s nutrition professional, you will act as an educational resource providing science-based nutrition education/training to the store Crew, our customers, and the community. This position is a front-line contributor to the Natural Grocers mission and plays an integral role in helping Natural Grocers improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. Through providing free nutrition education and helping people understand why their food choices matter, you will play an important role in Natural Grocers' commitment to creating a sustainable, just, regenerative food system where humans, animals, and the earth can thrive. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended: 05/15/2025.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

1. Act as the nutrition education resource for customers, Crew, and community.
2. Provide customer service in the vitamin aisles, assisting with product purchases and education.
3. Perform retail operations such as maintaining customer literature files, stocking and facing products, cleaning, and merchandising.
4. Provide nutrition education through in-store classes, outreach programs, and regular training to Crew; maintain the Crew Wellness Board; motivate and encourage Crew participation in nutrition challenges; respond to questions and review summaries.
5. Conduct private one-on-one health coaching sessions.
6. Build community relationships with practitioner partners, guest presenters, and event partners.
7. Seek outreach opportunities to provide nutrition education and build brand awareness.
8. Maintain continued education requirements by reading research and completing CE assignments.
9. Assist management with organizing and executing company-wide events.
10. Print materials for classes, outreach, and coaching sessions; manage orders for nutrition education supplies.
11. Train Crew on promoting NHC services, in-store events, and promotions.
12. Attend monthly meetings (webinars, regional and sales calls).
13. Represent the store as an event ambassador during guest presenter classes.

All employees are expected to be “hands-on” and flexible to ensure the company's success.

Qualifications

Recipe for Success:

1. A degree or certification in nutrition or a related field (e.g., dietetics, biology, biochemistry, naturopathy).
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
3. Excellent public speaking skills and confidence in front of groups.
4. Ability to engage customers and promote events, services, and sales.
5. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
6. Self-motivated, team-oriented, and receptive to feedback.
7. Passionate about providing nutrition education to employees, customers, and the community.
8. Comfortable performing retail operations such as stocking and cleaning.

Maintaining Nutrition Knowledge: If continuing education is required for your degree/certification, ensure those requirements are fulfilled. If not, maintain 16 CE hours (or two CE units) annually.

This description is not an employment contract and may change. Employees must accomplish all tasks assigned by management, including those not listed here.

Benefits Overview

All Crew Members:

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 holidays
• Paid Time Off (sick and vacation), increasing with tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• Good4u Crew Member Discount
• Power Program (rewards)
• Regular pay increases and career advancement opportunities
• Health and Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental and medical leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Voluntary benefits (hospital indemnity, accident, long-term disability, term life insurance)
• Retirement plan (401k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and HSA) with company contributions

Diversity Statement

We believe everyone should experience health and wellbeing. We honor diversity and inclusion, embracing differences in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, age, culture, thoughts, and ideas. Our mission is to provide equitable access to health and wellness for all, fostering a thriving, inclusive ecosystem.

Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:

N = Never, O = Occasional, F = Frequent, C = Constant

• Lift/carry up to 10 lbs. constantly; 11-20 lbs. frequently; 21-50 lbs. occasionally; 51-100 lbs. with team lift.
• Push/pull up to 15 lbs. constantly; 16-100 lbs. occasionally.
• Use computer for data entry and mouse occasionally.
• Walk, stand, manipulate, grip, bend, twist, reach constantly.
• Reach above chest frequently; sit, squat, kneel, climb occasionally.

Environmental Demands:

• Work with tools, dust, fumes, and in congested or outdoor environments, with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid conditions, heights, and contact stress occasionally.