Natural Grocers to host a virtual hiring fair and community meet-and-greet ahead of McMinnville, Oregon store opening

Natural Grocers, the family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, plans to open a new store in McMinnville, Oregon, this summer. The location will be at 448 OR-99W on the city’s north side, and will be the company’s 15th store in Oregon and its first in the Willamette Valley.

Virtual hiring fair begins April 8

Natural Grocers will host a virtual hiring fair on Wednesday, April 8, to fill open positions at the McMinnville store. McMinnville good4uSM Crew members can expect to earn $18–$24 an hour, depending on position and experience.

For management roles, the full-time store manager position is listed at up to $80,000 annually, and the assistant store manager role is listed at up to $60,000 annually.

Applicants can register via Indeed.com to connect with the recruiting team, learn about the company’s history and values, and explore career opportunities at the soon-to-open McMinnville location.

Community meet-and-greet set for April 15

The company will also hold a community meet-and-greet on Wednesday, April 15, inviting McMinnville residents and neighbors from surrounding communities. The event will include information on Natural Grocers’ Five Founding Principles, its differentiators within the grocery industry, and its commitment to world-class customer service, followed by a question-and-answer session.

• Date/Time: Wednesday, April 15, 4–6 p.m. (presentation begins at 4 p.m., followed by a Q&A)
• Location: Red Lion Inn, McMinnville
• Address: 2535 NE Cumulus Ave, McMinnville, OR 97128
• Registration: Facebook Events

Company culture and employee benefits

Natural Grocers says it has cared for employees since its founding in 1955. The company currently employs more than 4,000 Crew members across 169 stores in 21 states.

As part of its Five Founding Principles, Natural Grocers lists the following employee support and benefits:

• Competitive pay, plus the Vitamin Bucks program, providing Crew members an extra $1 per hour worked as in-store credit.
• Birthday bonus pay equal to one day’s wages, based on founder Margaret Isely’s tradition of making lunch for employees on their birthdays.
• Store discounts and credits of up to 30 percent on Natural Grocers products.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; and a 401(k) savings plan, along with generous paid time off and free nutrition education programs.

The company also highlights its product standards, including 100 percent certified organic produce, 100 percent free-range eggs and pasture-raised dairy, 100 percent non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods, and humanely sourced and sustainably raised meats, offered at Always AffordableSM prices.

Investment in compensation and company overview

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) was founded in 1955 and operates as an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The company states that its grocery products must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils.

In fiscal year 2025, Natural Grocers says it invested more than $16 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew.

Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, the company operates 169 stores in 21 states. More information is available at naturalgrocers.com, including details on careers at naturalgrocers.com/our-careers.