Field Beekeeper & Pollinator Advocate – Nashville

The Best Bees Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates

Flexible schedules

Training Materials

Beekeeping supplies

ESG mission

Job summary

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper for the Nashville, TN area. Beekeepers are managed remotely from our Boston office or in-person from the regional facility.

Compensation is based on experience, and we offer flexible schedules and a supportive environment for field ecologists. Qualified candidates will have beekeeping experience, a valid driver's license, and access to a vehicle and smartphone.

Qualifications

• At least one full season of beekeeping experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to service hives in the Nashville, TN 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 Nashville 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

Vehicle access

Smartphone

Clear communication

Public speaking

Independent field work

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs

Last-minute tasks flexibility

Tools

Slack

Google services

Apple devices

Job description

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper for the Nashville, TN area. Beekeepers are managed remotely from our Boston office or in-person from the regional facility.

Compensation is based on experience, and we offer flexible schedules and a supportive environment for field ecologists. Qualified candidates will have beekeeping experience, a valid driver's license, and access to a vehicle and smartphone.