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Amanda Mitchell
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Jan 05, 2024
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Growing High Point (GHP), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, operates Growdega as a mobile marketplace for our network of urban farmers to sell their produce. The Growdega Store Manager will work within Growing High Point’s mission to transform under-resourced neighborhoods through community engagement, empowerment, and entrepreneurship by educating SNAP participants on how to use their EBT benefits to buy fresh, locally grown produce and plants at 50% off (Double the Bucks program) in High Point’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods.
The Growdega Store Manager will:
• Plan and execute the daily operations of the Growdega, including set-up, stocking, sales, and breakdown.
• Coordinate with GHP’s Director of Operations and other vendors to ensure a consistent and diverse selection of fresh produce and products.
• Implement inventory management systems to monitor stock levels and minimize waste in coordination with the Farm to Table Coordinator.
• Coordinate transportation logistics, including scheduling drivers, maintaining vehicles, and ensuring timely arrivals at each location.
• Foster positive relationships with customers and community members by providing excellent customer service, sharing product knowledge, cooking tips, and nutritional information.
• Prepare regular reports on sales, expenses, and overall Growdega performance.
• Increase awareness of the Double the Bucks program to drive sales.Â
• Develop new markets for Growdega, including special events.
• Market Growdega through social media and other platforms by creating a weekly sales flyer and schedule.
• Build a stable customer base for repeat business, including increasing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce box subscriptions.
• Manage product storage to meet food safety guidelines and preserve freshness.
• Work with the Community Liaison to include youth employees in Growdega to develop soft skills.
• Use online software and tablets to make sales.
This is a 30-35 hour a week position, Tuesday through Saturday. Retail experience, especially in a grocery store, is preferred. The right candidate will view Growdega as an entrepreneurial opportunity, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be dependable and trustworthy. A clean driving record and NC driver’s license are required.
To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to:
Executive Director, Growing High Point at info@growinglocalhp.com (mailto:info@growinglocalhp.com)or 710 Washington St., High Point, NC 27260.
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