Field Beekeeper & Hive Technician — Hartford (Part-Time)

The Best Bees Company; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Training materials

Beekeeping supplies

ESG mission culture

Job summary

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper in Hartford, CT to service hives in the Hartford region and support our field operations. Beekeepers work remotely from our New York office but on-site in the Hartford area and follow Best Bees protocols.

This role requires beekeeping experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. We offer competitive hourly rates, flexible scheduling, and access to training materials.

Qualifications

• At least one full season of beekeeping experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to efficiently service hives in and around the Hartford, CT 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

• Service hives in the Hartford 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 & 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).

Skills

Beekeeping experience

Driver's license

Field hive service

Vehicle access

Smartphone

Tech literacy (Slack/Google/Apple)

Flexible / last-minute tasks

Public speaking

Independent field work

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper in Hartford, CT to service hives in the Hartford region and support our field operations. Beekeepers work remotely from our New York office but on-site in the Hartford area and follow Best Bees protocols.

This role requires beekeeping experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. We offer competitive hourly rates, flexible scheduling, and access to training materials.