Seattle, WA
Retail Trade
Founded 1938
1000+ employees
Our mission
To inspire and equip everyone to get outside.
Our story
The co-op's founders, Lloyd and Mary Anderson loved to climb. But for every summit scaled and every peak reached, they realized there were barriers to the natural wonder they loved. So they arrived at the enduring ethos that guides the co-op to this day: If enough folks with a shared love of the outdoors band together as members, they will have the power to make the outdoors for all who want to experience it. What was once simply a shared shelf in a Puget Sound co-op retail store has expanded into a nationwide community. As we continue to grow and evolve, and even as the world around us continues to do the same, we remember how far we’ve come since our first ice axe, our first shelf, and our first members. We remain committed to doing right by Lloyd and Mary’s vision of a co-op that puts members first—so that the outdoors can be for everyone.
Other benefits
Perks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Rethink
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401k
- Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 24/7 Telemedicine Access
- Commuter Benefits
- Medical (including access to Telemedicine)
- Dental
- Vision
Culture
- Sabbatical
Growth
- Retirement
- REI Educational Achievement Challenge (REACH)
Transparency
What to expect when you apply
Simply put, we hire people who want to shape the future of the outdoors for everyone. REI is a community made up of individuals with diverse abilities, gender identities and expressions, irrespective of their race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as mandated by the law. Our unwavering commitment is to make the co-op a place where everyone can feel safe and be themselves. Join our team.
Our hiring process*
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Work/Life balance
Tuition Assistance (REACH)
The REACH program offers tuition reimbursement to employees for out-of-pocket costs incurred while completing a certificate or degree program that relates to the business we do here at REI.
Learn moreSabbatical
On your 15-year service anniversary (and every 5 years thereafter), you will earn a consecutive four-week, company-paid sabbatical.
Learn moreOpt Outside on Black Friday
Since 2015, we’ve closed our doors on Black Friday, and in 2022, we made the decision to make #OptOutside a permanent paid day off for all co-op employees.
Learn moreTwinkie Roast
The legend of the Twinkie Roast was born in 1976 when the first roasted Twinkie brought a good snow year! This annual tradition continues to this day.
Learn moreProDeals & Free Rental Gear
ProDeals bring retail partners into your hands at a discounted rate only outdoor pros can enjoy. Rent gear for free from your local store for your adventures.
Learn moreChallenge Grant
Submit a grant proposal about an activity that’s a challenge for you, and you can get retail credit for the purchase of REI Co-op brand merch for your activity of choice!
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