Seasonal Retail Associate

Now Hiring Seasonal Retail Associates for Columbia Sportswear Valley Fair - Opened August 29, 2025

• $19 per hour
• Hiring 18 + years old
• Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
• Take advantage of our holiday pay program

Holiday Appreciation Bonus - 7% of earnings for hours worked from Nov 17-Dec 28 (US)

Columbia Sportswear Valley Fair celebrated its grand opening on August 29, 2025. We are currently seeking passionate Seasonal Retail Associates to support our newest location during the exciting new store season as customers discover the space, as well as throughout the Fall and Winter seasons. While this is a seasonal role, there may be opportunities for extension or conversion to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.

ABOUT THE POSITION

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company's mission of "Connecting Active People with Their Passions."

As a Retail Associate, you serve as a brand ambassador and ensure exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction. Within this role, you will employ your natural problem-solving and sales abilities to answer customer questions and make compelling product recommendations while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies' values to enhance customer service and teamwork."

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JOB CONDITIONS

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Material job duties that will be considered in evaluating criminal convictions post-conditional offer of employment include cash handling, working with minors, servicing the public, and access to customers' confidential information.

Pay Range : $18.00 - $25.92

Expected Pay Range for Hire : $18.00 - $19.00

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer temporary employees benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours. We also offer generous employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.

If you need an accommodation / adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject : Applicant Assistance Requested.