We offer paid positions during the summer season to grow our produce for Dining Services. Positions are 20 hours per week and run from May through August. Summer farmers are integral members of our production team and participate in all aspects of growing and harvesting vegetables sustainably. Summer farming at SVSF is a unique opportunity to learn and work to mitigate climate change and build equitable food systems—outdoors!

The paid student farmer position is open to all UConn undergraduate students enrolled in summer classes or full-time classes for the following fall. Applicants may also choose to apply for housing at SVSF, but paid farmers are not required to live at Spring Valley.

Summer 2026: Applications are now open! For more information, please read the summer employment fact sheet HERE. Apply using our general application. Applications for Summer 2026 will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For full consideration, apply by February 22, 2026.