Retail Associate PRANA

Hiring 16 + years old

Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.

Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey

Employee Discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provide access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more!

Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

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."

• ​Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits, and availability; engage with consumers to understand their needs and preferences (e.g., demonstrate and explain merchandise, make suggestions on suitable options for consumers, etc.).
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety; retrieve merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.
• Perform all required cash register transactions (e.g., sales, returns, exchanges, connecting consumer to loyalty program) efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming and outgoing product flow in the stores accurately and efficiently.

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• 16 years of age or older

$17 per hour

*Newly hired employees typically are employed at the start rate for the specific store; however, previous experience will be considered.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer part-time employees benefits that include a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. There are commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement programs. We have wellness benefits and employee discounts available.

Columbia will continue to accept applications until

08/31/2026

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.