Natural Grocers to Open Sixth Washington Store in Walla Walla, Hiring at $17.50–$24.50/hr
Natural Grocers plans to open a new store in downtown Walla Walla, Washington this spring, marking its sixth Washington location and first in the Walla Walla Valley. The company will host a community meet-and-greet on March 24 and a two-day hiring event March 25–26 offering positions paid $17.50–$24.50 per hour.
1. New Store Opening in Walla Walla
Natural Grocers plans to open its sixth Washington store this spring in downtown Walla Walla, marking its first entry into the Walla Walla Valley. The location was selected for its vibrant Main Street setting and aligns with the company’s commitment to community engagement.
2. Community Events and Hiring
A community meet-and-greet is scheduled for March 24 from 4–6 p.m. in the ballroom of the Courtyard by Marriott, located five minutes from the new store site. A hiring event will follow on March 25–26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the same venue.
3. Staffing Roles and Compensation
Open positions include cashier roles at $17.50 per hour and Nutritional Health Coach positions at $24.50 per hour. Departmental roles—such as produce manager, grocery/bulk manager, vitamin manager, and assistants—offer pay rates between $19.50 and $21.50 per hour.
4. Company Scale and Employee Benefits
Natural Grocers employs over 4,000 crew members across 168 stores in 21 states and supports staff with competitive pay plus a $1/hr in-store credit program, birthday bonus pay, and up to 30% product discounts. Full-time crew receive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and nutrition education programs.