Farmers Market Lead
What started as a small garden in a vacant lot in this little inner-city neighborhood, quickly turned into the City of Dallas’ first urban farm. The original farm is 1.25 acres boldly situated in the South Dallas community of Bonton, an area ravaged by generational poverty, crime, and classified by the USDA as a food desert. In 2016, a local family, the Treffingers, were inspired by the mission of Bonton Farms and generously donated 20 acres of land located about 10 miles from the original farm. They loved it so much that when another 20 acre plot adjacent to the original one became available, they purchased it and donated it for further expansion of Bonton Farms. That 40 acre site is what we call "The Bonton Farms Extension". It happens to be one of the largest urban farms in the Unites States. In this unlikely setting, we are cultivating a sustainable and vibrant urban farm with the mission to restore lives, create jobs and ignite hope.
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Welcome every customer with a friendly, professional, and service-oriented attitude.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by assisting customers with product selection, answering questions, and educating guests about Bonton Farms' products and mission.
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally to ensure a positive shopping experience.
- Promote a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages repeat business and community engagement.
- Oversee the daily opening, operating, and closing procedures of the Farmers Market.
- Ensure products are properly stocked, rotated, priced, and merchandised throughout the day.
- Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing retail displays.
- Monitor product quality and remove damaged or expired merchandise.
- Coordinate product replenishment with farm, kitchen, and preservatory teams as needed.
- Assist with inventory counts and inventory reconciliation.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs proactively.
- Follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
- Receive and organize incoming inventory accurately.
- Operate the Point-of-Sale (POS) system accurately and efficiently.
- Process cash, credit card, and other customer transactions.
- Balance cash drawers and support daily sales reconciliation.
- Maintain accountability for cash handling procedures.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Farmers Market team members.
- Assist with onboarding and training new employees.
- Delegate daily operational tasks to ensure efficient workflow.
- Model professionalism, accountability, and exceptional customer service standards.
- Communicate operational updates, challenges, and opportunities with leadership.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
- Follow all Bonton Farms policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of retail, grocery, farmers market, hospitality, or customer service experience.
- Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
- Experience with inventory management and merchandising preferred.
- Experience operating POS systems and handling cash transactions.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently while leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Basic computer proficiency, including POS systems and Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail and operational excellence.
- Positive attitude with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings based on business needs.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Mission
Transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where change yields health, wholeness and opportunity as the norm.
Vision
The change in Bonton becomes the change in the World.
Core Principal
Our values are bathed in our Christian faith, born out of a passion for people and guide how we put them into action.
What is Bonton?
For the last 200 years, racial injustice and systemic oppression prevented opportunities in Bonton, a community in South Dallas, that were a given elsewhere. People here experienced higher rates of diabetes, stroke and cancer, and 48% of residents lived in poverty. Residents have been denied access to the seven human essentials that are necessary to survive and thrive - health & wellness, economic stability, safe and affordable housing, transportation, a sense of belonging, education and access to fair credit. Today, the community is transforming, and healing is coming from within.
Who We Are
Bonton Farms is on a mission is to transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where health, wholeness, and opportunity are the norm for all people. While many nonprofits work to solve one issue, Bonton Farms focuses on place-based interventions to build community capacity for long-term change. As the ecosystem of community resources improves, the neighbors in Bonton use these resources to build successful, self-sufficient lives, ultimately interrupting the impact of decades of disenfranchisement. Bonton Farms’ programs focus on the all of the seven human essentials that the community has been denied for so long. We invite you to come and join us in the transformation!
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