Contractor Beekeeper: Urban Hives, Workshops, Data

Alveole Field Operations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Custom scheduling

Beekeeping workshops

Job summary

Alvéole is seeking a local Urban Beekeeper to partner with us as a flexible 1099 contractor in the Washington, DC area. You will maintain client hives on a three-week cycle, install new hives, inspect routinely, harvest honey, and manage data via Alvéole’s digital tools.

You will travel to client sites, lead educational workshops, and engage communities while enjoying a self-managed schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on beekeeping experience with strong knowledge of hive health and seasonal management.
• Availability to service hives on a recurring schedule throughout the season.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfort using mobile and digital tools to log visits, tasks, and data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three-week service cycle, performing a range of tasks to support colony health.
• Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
• Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
• Harvest honey directly from the hives and manage final delivery.
• Collect samples and data to monitor hive health and environmental conditions.
• Complete accurate digital records and service reports using Alvéole’s tools.

Skills

Beekeeping

Hive health knowledge

Record-keeping

Driver's license

Independent worker

Tools

Zuper

Job description

Alvéole is seeking a local Urban Beekeeper to partner with us as a flexible 1099 contractor in the Washington, DC area. You will maintain client hives on a three-week cycle, install new hives, inspect routinely, harvest honey, and manage data via Alvéole’s digital tools.

You will travel to client sites, lead educational workshops, and engage communities while enjoying a self-managed schedule and competitive compensation.