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divh2Nutrition Professional/h2pThe Job in a Nutshell:/ppThis role requires an outgoing personality and passion for sharing nutrition knowledge and inspiring people to act and achieve their health goals. Youll 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 stores 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 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 creating a sustainable, Just, regenerative food system where humans, animals, and the earth can thrive./ppApplications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended./pp10/18/2025/ppMain Ingredients:/ppActs as the nutrition education resource for the customers, Crew, and community./ppProvides customer service on the floor in the vitamin aisles (assists customers with product purchasing, provides education resource, etc.)/ppPerforms retail operations/pulliMaintain Customer Literature Files/liliMaintain Book Department/liliStock and Face Product/liliAssists with cleaning the Vitamin Department and store/liliAssists with merchandising product/li/ulpProvides Nutrition Education/pulliOffers instore nutrition and recipe demonstration classes/liliOffers outreach nutrition classes/liliProvides regular trainings to Crew/liliMaintains the Crew Wellness Board/liliMotivates and provides encouragement for Crew to participate in Employee Nutrition Challenges/liliRespond to questions and review summaries/li/ulpProvides private individual one-on-one health coaching sessions/ppWorks to build community relationships (practitioner partners for referrals, Guest presenters, event partners, etc.)/ppSeeks outreach opportunities (to provide nutrition education and build brand awareness)/ppMaintains Continued Education requirements/pulliReads and reviews research/liliCompletes CE assignments/li/ulpAssists management with coordinating, organizing, and executing companywide events/ppResponsible for printing materials used in classes, outreach, and coaching sessions/ppResponsible for placing orders for nutrition education supplies/ppProvides training to Crew on promoting the NHC services, instore events, and promotions/ppAttends monthly meetings (NHC webinar, Regional and Sales Building calls)/ppActs as an event ambassador for instore guest presenter classes during floor days/ppAlthough this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be hands on and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive./ppRecipe for Success:/ppA degree/certification in nutrition or a related field (e.g., dietetics, Bachelor of Science or Master of Biology, Biochemistry, Naturopathy)/ppMicrosoft Office skills (i.e., Excel, Outlook, etc.)/ppExcellent public speaking skills/ppConfidence in front of an audience providing cooking demonstrations and nutrition education classes/ppAbility to engage customers and start conversations to promote events, services, and sales/ppExcellent interpersonal skills/ppExcellent organizational skills and priority management/ppSelf-directed and able to maximize time management/ppAble to work well with a team and accept constructive feedback/ppMotivated to grow and develop knowledge and skills/ppInspired to provide nutrition education to employee Crew, customers and the community/ppComfortable working in a retail setting performing retail operations (stocking, facing, checking product expiration dates, cleaning, etc.)/ppFriendly, outgoing, and approachable/ppMaintaining Nutrition Knowledge/ppIf the degree and/or certification requires continuing education to maintain, then those requirements must be fulfilled./ppIf the degree and/or certification do not require CEC, maintaining 16 Continuing Education (CE) Hours (or two CE units) per year is required./ppThis job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description./ppHeres an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:/ppAll Crew Members/pulliBirthday Bonus Pay/liliVitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)/liliHoliday Pay for 5 Holidays Stores Closed/liliPaid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure/liliPaid Nutrition Education/liligood4u Crew Member Discount/liliNpower Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)/liliRegular, Scheduled Pay Increases/liliAdvancement Opportunities and Career Development/liliHealth and Wellness Program/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/liliEmployee Referral Program/li/ulpFull-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)/pulliMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance/liliPaid Parental Leave/liliPaid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)/liliCompany Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance/liliCompany Paid Life Insurance/liliVoluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance/liliRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match/liliHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/liliHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match/li/ulpDiversity Statement/ppAt the heart of Natural Grocers commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization./ppAt Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. Were committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive./ppPhysical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:/ppN = Never/ppO = Occasional; 1-33% of time/ppF = Frequent; 34-66% of time/ppC = Constant; 67-100% of time/ppPhysical Requirements:/pulliMust have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift./liliMust have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs./liliMust be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse./liliMust be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift./liliMust be able to frequently to reach above chest./liliMust be able to occasionally/li/ul/div

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