Work for Us

Whether you are looking to gain hands-on experience in the field or sharpen your sales and customer service skills, Sweet Corn for College offers a unique opportunity to earn money for your education while working in the heart of Minnesota’s summer season. We want to instill a strong work ethic and responsibility in not only our children, but also the youth who work with us. We also want to teach young people the importance of giving back, so $1 from each dozen sold is donated to one of two charities (Never Surrender Inc, and the Lilleberg Family Foundation). Lastly, we urge our team to save their earnings for college, so it helps them prepare for their future.

We are currently looking for motivated individuals to join our teams in Spicer and Sauk Centre/Padua for both harvesting and retail roles. As a picker, you will be essential to our early morning operations, ensuring only the freshest product makes it to the stand; as a sales associate, you will serve as the face of the business, connecting with the local community and managing daily operations. Join us this summer to build a strong work ethic, enjoy the outdoors, and help bring a local staple to the tables of our neighbors.

Key Details for Applicants:

Role Locations Primary Focus

Picking Crew Spicer & Padua Harvesting, quality control, and early morning teamwork.

Sales Associate Spicer & Sauk Centre Customer engagement, cash handling, and stand management.

Job Requirements

We are looking for hardworking, reliable youth who aren't afraid of a little morning dew or a fast-paced sales environment.

• For Picking Crews:

  • Early Risers: Must be able to start early in the morning to ensure the corn is picked at peak freshness. We start picking between 6-7am most mornings for 2-4 weeks in Mid-July to Mid-August. We pick in both Spicer (near Elkhorn Lake) and at our family farm near Padua. We can accommodate pickers at just one, or both, locations.

  • Physical Stamina: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform repetitive lifting/bending. Carrying a 5 gallon pail of sweet corn is no joke!

  • Team Players: A positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently with a crew to meet daily harvest goals.

• For Sales Associates:

  • Customer Service Skills: A friendly, outgoing personality to engage with community members at our stands.

  • Organization: Basic math skills for handling transactions and keeping accurate inventory counts.

  • Self-Starters: Ability to manage a stand independently, keeping the display neat and welcoming.

  • Team Players: If sales associate is younger, the ability to work efficiently with another sales associate or parent. 

How to Apply

Ready to earn for your education this summer? Follow these steps to join the team in Spicer or Sauk Centre:

1. Contact Us: Reach out by text to 320-429-0823 or SweetCornForCollege@gmail.com to learn more about joining our team.

2. Submit Your Info: Complete your application online by clicking here. 

3. Interview: Qualified candidates will be contacted for a brief interview to discuss scheduling and start dates.