Careers

IT’S AN EXCITING TIME TO BE A PART OF THE CO-OP, AS WE OPEN NEW STORES IN 2021!

At REI, we aspire to be the heart of outdoor life and culture in our communities. As we expand our presence into these new locations, we look forward to connecting with the outdoor community, welcoming new and existing members to the co-op, and providing them with great outdoor gear and experiences.

Please see the following details, for more information regarding our upcoming new store openings in 2021 (subject to change).

(PLEASE NOTE: Hourly Store Roles for each location will post a few months prior to opening. Exact hiring timelines & dates will be shared on rei.jobs, once available).

NEW STORE LOCATIONS & TIMELINES:

Tampa, Florida: Opening in Spring 2021. Job Opportunities will post in mid- December for a Spring Opening. General Start date for store roles is February 7, 2021.

Jackson, Wyoming: Opening in Summer 2021. Job Opportunities will post in late Winter for a Summer Opening.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania: Opening in Fall 2021. Job Opportunities will post in early Summer for a Fall Opening.

For a complete list of our recent new store location announcements, please click here: https://www.rei.com/newsroom/c/new-locations

OPPORTUNITIES:

Our Retail Store Roles are part and full time roles supporting customer service, sales floor, back of house operations and bike/ski shops.

Retail Department Sales Managers to lead our team of inspired guides in an assigned department in the store. This role reports into the Store Manager. Join a group of optimistic outsiders who take on the impossible together.

Retail Store Support/Operations Leads to help support the management team with accounting responsibilities, office, frontline, hiring and onboarding support and store communications.

TO APPLY:

To be considered an applicant at REI, you must apply directly to an open position and meet the minimum qualifications for that position, which means that you must submit your resume directly to a posting on www.rei.jobs.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

Apply for the role online (once the role is posted)
Complete a digital HireVue video interview
Hiring managers will review video submissions and will make their decision on candidates for the final step, which is a phone interview.

PERKS:

Generous discounts: 50% off REI branded gear & apparel + 30% off vendor merchandise
Competitive bonus/incentive programs
Paid time off + Co-op Way Days
Retirement Plan
Professional growth opportunities and more!

NEED MORE INFORMATION?:

For hiring/recruiting practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, please click here
For general COVID-19 & REI Co-op updates, please click here
Read more on the REI Co-op Journal Blog: https://www.rei.com/blog

For all other job related questions, please email: jobs@rei.com

REI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

NEW YORK CORRECTION LAW
ARTICLE 23-A, Section 753
LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS PREVIOUSLY CONVICTED OF ONE OR MORE CRIMINAL OFFENSES

§753. Factors to be considered concerning a previous criminal conviction; presumption.

1. In making a determination pursuant to section seven hundred fifty-two of this chapter, the public agency or private employer shall consider the following factors:

(a) The public policy of this state, as expressed in this act, to encourage the licensure and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses.

(b) The specific duties and responsibilities necessarily related to the license or employment sought or held by the person.

(c) The bearing, if any, the criminal offense or offenses for which the person was previously convicted will have on his fitness or ability to perform one or more such duties or responsibilities.

(d) The time which has elapsed since the occurrence of the criminal offense or offenses.

(e) The age of the person at the time of occurrence of the criminal offense or offenses.

(f) The seriousness of the offense or offenses.

(g) Any information produced by the person, or produced on his behalf, in regard to his rehabilitation and good conduct.

(h) The legitimate interest of the public agency or private employer in protecting property, and the safety and welfare of specific individuals or the general public.

2. In making a determination pursuant to section seven hundred fifty-two of this chapter, the public agency or private employer shall also give consideration to a certificate of relief from disabilities or a certificate of good conduct issued to the applicant, which certificate shall create a presumption of rehabilitation in regard to the offense or offenses specified therein.