Nutritional Health Coach
Company : Natural Grocers
Location : Corvallis, OR, 97330
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
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 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.Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.12/04/2025
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
Maintaining Nutrition Knowledge
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the abovelisted duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change withand without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them bytheir Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this jobdescription.
Here’s 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:
All Crew Members
- Birthday Bonus Pay
- Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
- Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
- Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
- Paid Nutrition Education
- good4u Crew Member Discount
- {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
- Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
- Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Diversity Statement
At 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.
At 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. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:
N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of time
C = Constant; 67-100% of time
Physical Requirements:
- Must 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.
- Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
- Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
- Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be able to frequently to reach above chest.
- Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
- Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
- Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.
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Frequently asked questions
In Corvallis, a Nutritional Health Coach actively educates locals through classes and personalized sessions, fostering healthier eating habits. This role uniquely blends retail experience with community outreach, making nutrition accessible and impactful for diverse groups in the area.
Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills paired with solid nutrition knowledge are key. Confidence in conducting cooking demos and managing retail operations also sets successful Nutritional Health Coaches apart, especially when engaging customers and team members effectively.
Employers in Oregon often favor candidates with degrees or certifications in nutrition, dietetics, or related biological sciences. Maintaining continuing education credits is also valued to stay current with evolving nutrition science and community health trends.
Corvallis has a growing demand for wellness professionals, but the talent pool remains moderate. Candidates with a blend of nutrition expertise, retail savvy, and community engagement experience typically stand out in this market.
Natural Grocers offers approximately $23.00 per hour for this role, reflecting competitive compensation for health coaching combined with retail responsibilities in the Corvallis area.
Natural Grocers embeds Nutritional Health Coaches as vital educators and motivators, encouraging them to lead nutrition classes, support crew wellness, and engage customers. This approach fosters a collaborative environment focused on health and sustainability.
The company offers advancement opportunities, ongoing training, and benefits like paid nutrition education, positioning coaches for long-term development within their wellness and retail framework.
Balancing educational outreach with operational tasks like stocking and cleaning demands multitasking skills. Coaches must also adapt communication styles to diverse customers while maintaining energy and accuracy in product knowledge.
Gaining a solid nutrition certification, developing public speaking confidence, and familiarizing oneself with retail environments can provide a strong foundation. Volunteering for community health events helps build practical experience.
This position uniquely combines direct customer interaction, hands-on retail responsibilities, and community education, allowing for a dynamic role that impacts both individual health behaviors and broader local wellness initiatives.