Beekeeper - Part Time

The Best Bees Company; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Access to Beekeeper Training Materials

Positive ESG mission

Job summary

The Best Bees Company is looking for a part-time beekeeper to serve the Salt Lake City area. You will be responsible for servicing hives, maintaining equipment, and recording beehive information using an app. Candidates should possess beekeeping experience and be comfortable working independently.

Join our mission to improve pollinator health while working flexible hours with competitive pay. Ideal candidates thrive in a creative and environmentally conscious culture dedicated to bee conservation.

Qualifications

• At least one full season of beekeeping experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly.
• Willingness to take on additional last-minute tasks.

Responsibilities

• Service hives in the Salt Lake region following monthly objectives.
• Record detailed information about the beehives through our proprietary application.
• Maintain Best Bees equipment and facilities including construction of boxes/frames.

Skills

Beekeeping experience

Valid driver's license

Vehicle access

Smartphone access

Communication skills

Public speaking

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Overview

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper in Salt Lake City, UT. Best Bees is a full-service beekeeping operation headquartered in Boston. We deliver, install, and manage beehives for residences and businesses in major cities nationwide, including the Salt Lake metro area. Our beekeepers are managed either remotely from our Boston office or in-person from the regional facility. We offer a competitive hourly rate and are seeking an experienced beekeeper to start immediately. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications

• At least one full season of beekeeping experience
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to efficiently service hives in the Salt Lake City, UT area
• Access to a vehicle you feel comfortable transporting beekeeping equipment in
• Access to a smartphone
• Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly. Familiarity with Slack, Google services, and Apple products
• Willingness to take on additional, often last-minute tasks/hive checks such as queen fixes, swarm catching, company events, etc.
• Familiarity with public speaking or event hosting
• Comfortable working independently in the field with support from remote managers
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs regularly and follow safety protocols

Responsibilities To Include

• Service hives in the Salt Lake region following monthly objectives
• Record detailed information about the beehives through our proprietary application
• Perform beehive installations, relocations, and removals
• Maintain Best Bees equipment and facilities including construction of boxes/frames, keeping inventory, and general cleaning
• Administer Varroa mite treatments safely and efficiently
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with Best Bees clientele and communicate efficiently with Best Bees managers
• Assist with the collection of honey samples for genomic testing and participation in Best Bees-sponsored events
• Perform occasional site consultations with new clients to pick a location for a beehive according to guidelines provided
• Facilitate extraction of client honey (using rental equipment to extract, filter, jar and label; or by transferring to city harvesting location)

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive Rates
• Flexible schedules
• Access to Beekeeper Training Materials
• Beekeeping Information/Supplies/Materials/Products
• A positive ESG mission with unique culture

Who We Are

The Best Bees Company installs and maintains honeybee hives on commercial, government, and residential properties in urban centers across the US. Our mission is to improve pollinator health and expand the bee population by partnering with clients across all sectors of business and government.

Since 2010, we have made a tangible, positive impact on the environment, one beehive at a time. The Best Bees Company has developed innovative approaches and data that are now used by such institutions as NASA, MIT, Harvard, and National Geographic.

The Best Bees Company is a hub for scientists, artists, and adventurers, where a culture of creativity and environmental stewardship thrive. Our staff of driven professionals dedicates themselves to developing cutting-edge and resourceful ways of ensuring bee health, global food security, and client engagement.

Job Type: Part-time

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