Independent Urban Beekeeper & Biodiversity Educator

Alvéole; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract

Global beekeeping network

Competitive compensation

Custom scheduling

Focus on bee health

Job summary

Alvéole is seeking an Urban Beekeeper in the Indianapolis area to service client hives on a flexible schedule. This 1099 contractor role involves traveling to client sites, installing and maintaining hives, harvesting honey, and collecting field data using digital tools.

You will lead workshops and engage communities while ensuring hive health and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on beekeeping experience and strong independence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on beekeeping experience and hive health knowledge.
• Availability for recurring seasonal service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfort using mobile/digital tools to log visits and data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three-week service cycle.
• Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
• Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
• Harvest honey and deliver product (target 30 lb per hive per season).
• Collect samples and field data to monitor hive health and environmental conditions.
• Complete accurate digital records and service reports using Alvéole’s tools.
• Perform pest and parasite monitoring and treatment.
• Facilitate educational workshops and engage the public in beekeeping and biodiversity topics.
• Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers.
• Engage with clients during visits to explain Alvéole’s services.

Skills

Beekeeping experience

Independent worker

Driver's license

Data logging with mobile tools

Hive health knowledge

Tools

Zuper

Job description

Alvéole is seeking an Urban Beekeeper in the Indianapolis area to service client hives on a flexible schedule. This 1099 contractor role involves traveling to client sites, installing and maintaining hives, harvesting honey, and collecting field data using digital tools.

You will lead workshops and engage communities while ensuring hive health and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on beekeeping experience and strong independence.