Bonton Farms Agriculture Ambassador
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.
Reports to: Director of Guest Experience
Employment Type: Part-time (Hourly; competitive rate based on experience)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Dallas Farmers Market & community events in DFW
- Load and transport goods to market with the assistance of other Bonton Farms team members.
- Setup booth and represent Bonton Farms at the Dallas Farmers Market every Saturday (8-12 hour shifts)
- Participate in additional special events and markets as schedule permits
- Manage product inventory, including setup and breakdown of market displays
- Process credit card transactions and maintain accurate sales records
- Ensure attractive, organized product presentation that reflects our commitment to excellence
- Report sales, loss, and inventory on a weekly basis
- Serve as primary point of contact for customers, providing friendly, knowledgeable service
- Educate customers about our complete product range, including fresh produce, pasture-raised eggs, forest grade pork, honey, honey butter, jams, pickles, and seasonal offerings
- Share Bonton Farms' mission, impact, and community development initiatives with customers
- Answer questions about farming practices and products
- Build lasting relationships with repeat customers and Farmer’s Market vendors
- Authentically communicate Bonton Farms' values of courage, love, unity, and excellence
- Serve as an ambassador for our community development work and urban farming initiatives
- Connect with diverse audiences to build awareness and support for our mission
- Represent the organization professionally and enthusiastically at all public events
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Outgoing communicator with customer service or sales aptitude.
- Quick learner with ability to retain product and mission knowledge.
- Professional, reliable, and values-driven demeanor.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in various weather.
- Saturday availability (typical shifts 8–12 hours) and reliable transportation.
- Personal connection to Bonton Farms or residence in the Bonton neighborhood
- Previous sales, customer service, or community outreach experience
- Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish)
- Social media savvy and comfort with technology
- Passion for urban agriculture, community development, or social justice initiatives
- Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with diverse audiences
- Ability to learn quickly about products, farming practices, and organizational mission
- Professional, friendly demeanor that reflects positively on Bonton Farms
- Commitment to embodying our core values in daily interactions
- Ability to lift and carry produce boxes and market materials
- Comfortable standing for extended periods
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Physical stamina for market setup and breakdown activities
- Reliable transportation to travel to various market locations
- Availability for Saturday market shifts (typically 8-12 hours)
- Flexibility to participate in special events and additional markets
- Primary Schedule: Every Saturday at Dallas Farmers Market
- Additional Opportunities: Special events, community festivals, and pop-up markets based on availability
- Team Structure: Usually work alongside at least one other team member; potential for independent work after gaining experience
- Setting: Outdoor markets and community events; professional, mission-driven work environment
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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