Health and Nutrition Apprentice (AF)

Health and Nutrition Apprentice

Good Earth Markets is a lively, health-minded workplace where great people, healthy living, and good energy make every day fun!

 Compensation, Rewards, and Cultural Highlights:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (full-time)

• Matching HSA program (full-time)

• Paid Time Off Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Competitive wages with opportunities for advancement

• Employee Recognition Program

• Monthly paid wellness trainings with vendors to learn about advances in the industry and new products (Includes free breakfast and samples!)

• Paid study time to learn from our Good Earth Market's Apprenticeship course material

• The opportunity to learn about organic nutrition, natural supplements, and wellness trends while building skills that can grow with you at Good Earth Markets.

• Part-time and Full-time shifts available, Monday - Friday availability, and the ability to work any time on Saturdays and Sundays.

• $13 - $15/hr, DOE

Job Purpose:

To support the mission of Good Earth Markets by developing foundational/advanced knowledge in natural health, nutrition, and wellness retail. The Health and Nutrition Apprentice assists customers with product questions, learns basic and advanced knowledge of supplements, sports nutrition, and natural foods, and supports department operations under the guidance of experienced team members. 

This role is designed as a learning pathway to build future expertise and confidence in customer education, product recommendations, and holistic wellness principles.  (You do not need prior wellness certifications.)

Key Responsibilities:

• LEARNING!! You will be gaining extensive knowledge in herbology, supplements, holistic health care, and sports nutrition to assist customers in making informed decisions about wellness products.

• Express sympathy and understanding when working with customers who share their
  physical and emotional concerns.

• Provide exceptional customer service by helping customers find store products that align with their health needs.

• Organize, clean, and maintain backstock of wellness products, ensuring an orderly and efficient stockroom.

• Clean, stock, face, organize, and replenish shelves in the wellness department to ensure a neat and inviting shopping environment.

• Perform janitorial tasks to maintain a clean and welcoming store atmosphere.

• Utilize retail experience to enhance customer interactions and ensure a seamless shopping experience.

• Stay up to date on current health and wellness industry standards and topics.

• We are an E-Verify employer.

Preferred Experience:

• Retail and customer service experience in a health and wellness setting.

• A desire to gain knowledge in herbology, supplements, holistic health care, and sports nutrition.

• Experience in organizing and maintaining backstock and wellness product inventory.

• Competence in performing stock room organization and janitorial tasks.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining product displays and inventory.

• Competence in expressing compassion for and exhibiting patience in working with customers seeking assistance. 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time with repetitive bending/lifting. 

Salary : $13 - $15