Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company™ has grown from a small family-owned hat distributorship to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States. In 2007, the company reported record net sales of nearly $1.36 billion. Columbia's extensive product line includes a wide variety of outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Columbia is renowned for developing innovative products that are comfortable, protective, functional, stylish and offer great value.



Columbia Sportswear's excellent benefits represent the belief there is much more to a career with Columbia than job responsibilities and a salary. Our benefits provide a foundation for the well being of our employees and their families. The following benefits are available to all full time employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week.



Medical



Portland/Vancouver Area Employees have three options to select from: HMO, POS (Point of Service) and Kaiser Permanente. Employees who live and work outside the Portland/Vancouver network area are offered a medical plan that provides access to physicians in their area along with a co-pay or deductible depending on the service received.



Dental



We offer two options for dental coverage for Portland/Vancouver area employees, Kaiser Permanente and ODS. Employees outside the Portland/Vancouver areas are offered the ODS plan.



Vision



Our vision plan through Vision Service Plan is offered to all US employees and provides for an exam once a year. Glasses (frames and/or lenses) or contacts are covered under the plan once every 24 months.





401(k) Plan



Regular and part time employees are eligible to contribute up to 70% of their gross pay through pre-tax payroll deductions. Participation may begin the first of the quarter following completion of 90 days of employment.



The Company currently matches 50% of the first 10% of the employee's contribution. The match is 100% vested after one year of employment.



Profit Sharing: Columbia's Board of Directors may elect to make profit sharing contributions annually, based on the company's profitability. These contributions serve to increase the value of the employee's account upon retirement.



Paid Time Off (PTO)



Paid Time Off starts accruing on the date of hire for regular full time employees, with the potential at the end of the first 12 months of 17 days of PTO. This benefit provides paid time off for vacation, sick leave and personal business. PTO accrual rates increase after the 5th, 10th and 15th years of service. Employees also have 11 paid holidays per year.



Education Assistance



Columbia Sportswear supports the concept of life-long learning for its employees, especially since we compete in ever-changing and broadening markets. Employees are encouraged to design and follow an individualized program that enhances individual growth, both personal and professional. When individual improvement coincides with Company needs, Columbia Sportswear's policy permits certain expenses to be shared, including tuition, and course fees.



Other Benefit Plans



Life & Disability Coverage, Employee Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short & Long Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Long Term Care



Personal Choice Spending Account. This plan allows employees to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to cover insurance premiums, child and dependent care expenses, and eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses:



Employee Assistance Plan - Columbia Sportswear provides regular employees and their eligible dependents paid coverage for voluntary, confidential counseling.





Miscellaneous Benefits



· Employee Store with a generous Columbia product discount



· Outlet and Flagship Store Discount for Columbia employees



· Direct Deposit of Salary



· Mass Transit Subsidy



· On-site Fitness Center