Beekeeping Field Operations Lead – Data & Scheduling

The Best Bees Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company holidays

PTO/Sick time

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

The Best Bees Company is seeking an Operations Manager to join our Field Operations team in the Boston area. This role will oversee scheduling beekeepers, inventory, safety, and regional operations to support pollinator research and client sites.

You will manage budgets, train staff, coordinate site assessments, and ensure honey harvesting processes and data quality. The position is in-person with hybrid options after success.

Qualifications

• Beekeeping experience across several seasons/environments; Master Beekeeper encouraged to apply (but not required).
• Experience in management of teams/field operatives, supporting complex scheduling and routing needs.
• Experience in data management/data analysis or budget management.
• Familiarity with pest management.
• Familiarity with honey harvesting processes.
• Familiarity with safety standards and shop-space management.
• Ability to be active when beekeepers are on the clock.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling beekeepers and creating routes related to varying beekeeping needs throughout the season.
• Oversight of the Boston facility, working closely with the Boston facility manager, including inventory and safety standards.
• General oversight of company vehicles, working closely with the Boston facility manager, helping to coordinate repairs as necessary.
• Managing regional budget in relation to scheduling hours, reimbursements, and supply ordering.
• Training and retraining of staff utilizing an internal training program facilitated through a Learning Management System.
• Coordinating complex client needs, events, and site assessments.
• Ensuring honey is harvested and jarred from client hives, meeting honey guarantee minimums.
• Data management, assessing beekeeper data collected in the field for accuracy, and prioritizing hives in need of critical care.
• General management of direct reports, including regular check-ins and performance management, supporting Best Bees' unique culture.
• Recruiting and training new staff as needed.

Skills

Beekeeping experience

Team management

Data management

Budget management

Pest management familiarity

Honey harvesting knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master Beekeeper certification (encouraged)

Job description

The Best Bees Company is seeking an Operations Manager to join our Field Operations team in the Boston area. This role will oversee scheduling beekeepers, inventory, safety, and regional operations to support pollinator research and client sites.

You will manage budgets, train staff, coordinate site assessments, and ensure honey harvesting processes and data quality. The position is in-person with hybrid options after success.