Natural Grocers to Open 15th Oregon Store in McMinnville, Hosts $18–$24/Hr Hiring Fair
Natural Grocers will open its 15th Oregon store in McMinnville at 448 OR-99W this summer, marking its first entry into the Willamette Valley. The retailer will host an April 8 virtual hiring fair to fill roles at $18–$24/hour and management jobs up to $80,000, scaling staff ahead of opening.
1. New Store Opening in McMinnville
Natural Grocers will open a new location at 448 OR-99W on McMinnville’s north side this summer, its 15th store in Oregon and first in the Willamette Valley, expanding the retailer’s footprint in a region known for strong agricultural roots and community engagement.
2. Virtual Hiring Fair Details
On April 8, Natural Grocers will host a virtual hiring fair with time slots from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST to recruit Crew members earning $18–$24 per hour and managers with salaries up to $80,000, leveraging Indeed.com registration to connect candidates with recruiting teams.
3. Community Meet-and-Greet Event
A community meet-and-greet is scheduled for April 15 from 4–6 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn in McMinnville, where residents can learn about the retailer’s Five Founding Principles, service differentiators and product offerings, followed by a live question-and-answer session.
4. Expansion Strategy and Employee Growth
Natural Grocers operates 169 stores across 21 states with over 4,000 employees; this McMinnville opening reflects its strategy of targeted regional growth supported by competitive pay, benefits programs like Vitamin Bucks and a focus on local community relationships.