Hartford, CT - Beekeeper - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates

Flexible Scheduling

Training Materials

Beekeeping Supplies

ESG Mission

Job summary

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper to service hives in the Hartford, CT area. You will record hive details in our app and perform installations, relocations, and removals while maintaining equipment and inventory.

This role supports research efforts and requires independent field work with remote manager guidance. Qualifications include at least one season of beekeeping, a valid drivers license, vehicle access, smartphone, and strong communication skills with familiarity

Qualifications

• Beekeeping experience for at least one full season.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to service hives in Hartford, CT area.
• Access to a vehicle for transporting equipment.
• Access to a smartphone.
• Clear communication using Slack, Google services and Apple products.
• Willingness to take on last-minute hive tasks and events.
• Familiarity with public speaking or event hosting.
• Ability to work independently in the field with remote support.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Service hives in the Hartford region following monthly objectives.
• Record hive details in our proprietary app.
• Perform hive installations, relocations, and removals.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, build boxes/frames, manage inventory.
• Administer Varroa mite treatments safely and efficiently.
• Maintain professional communication with clients and managers.
• Assist with honey sample collection for genomic testing and events.
• Conduct site consultations for new client hive locations per guidelines.
• Facilitate honey extraction using rental equipment or transfer to harvesting sites.

Skills

Beekeeping experience

Driver's license

Service hives Hartford area

Vehicle for equipment

Smartphone access

Slack proficiency

Google services

Apple products

Independent field work

Safety protocols

Public speaking

Last-minute tasks

Tools

Slack

Google services

Apple products

Job description

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper in Hartford, CT!

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 Hartford metro area. Our beekeepers are managed remotely from our New York office and tend hives following Best Bees' protocols. We offer a competitive hourly rate and benefits, and are seeking an experienced beekeeper to start immediately. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Our field operations team is made up of dedicated environmentalists working to support scientific research in honey bee colonies on buildings and in backyards across the United States. Our beekeepers and apiarists play a direct role in our research and grow the pollinator population with each hive check. They are a vital piece of our mission and are considered field ecologists.

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 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 to include:

• 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)

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive Rates
• Flexible Scheduling
• 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