Local Beekeeping Partner

Alvéole; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Custom scheduling

Focus on bee health with reduced administration

Job summary

Alvéole is seeking an Urban Beekeeper in Raleigh to maintain honey bee hives and conduct routine inspections. This role offers flexibility and allows you to work independently while promoting biodiversity.

The ideal candidate has hands-on beekeeping experience and strong knowledge of hive health. You will engage the public in workshops and manage the honey harvest. Join a global beekeeping network and share your expertise with an engaged community.

Qualifications

• Hands-on beekeeping experience and strong knowledge of hive health and seasonal management.
• Availability to service hives on a recurring schedule throughout the season.
• 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.
• Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
• Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Hands-on beekeeping experience

Strong knowledge of hive health

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Job description

About Us

Alvéole is on a mission to connect people with nature in cities, one building at a time. As a certified B Corporation since 2018, we believe business can be a force for good. We partner with the world’s leading real estate companies to turn sustainability into an experience that tenants can see, touch, and feel. Through rooftop beehives and educational biodiversity programs, we help our clients meet their environmental goals while engaging communities and strengthening their brands. Our work can be found on thousands of properties across North America and Europe.

Opportunity

Urban Beekeeper

Location

Raleigh and surrounding area

Type of contract

1099 Contractor

Time commitment

Flexible

Starting date

March 2026

What you'll do for Alvéole as an Urban Beekeeper

• Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three-week service cycle, performing tasks to support colony health throughout the beekeeping season.
• Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
• Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
• Be responsible for the complete honey harvest directly from the hives (targeting a yield of 30 pounds per hive per season) and manage the final delivery of the product.
• Collect samples and field data to monitor hive health and environmental conditions.
• Complete accurate record-keeping and service reports using Alvéole’s digital tools.
• Perform pest and parasite monitoring and treat as required.
• 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 and workshops to explain Alvéole’s services, including beehives, beehomes, and biodiversity data collection.
• Complete accurate digital records and service reports using Alvéole’s tools (e.g., Zuper).

What’s In It For You

• Work for yourself: Do what you do best without the level of oversight that comes with joining a company as an employee.
• Share the wonderful world of bees: Lead workshops and be an ambassador for pollinators and food systems, bringing your expertise to an engaged city audience.
• A global beekeeping network: Join our Hive-Mind and be part of a worldwide network of beekeepers to review data, troubleshoot, and grow together.
• Competitive compensation: Get paid a base rate monthly for every contract you take on, regardless of seasonal fluctuations.
• Custom scheduling: Your schedules are built around your capacity and availability.
• Focus on the bees: Your focus is on bee health and client visits; we handle internal administration.

What You Bring

• Hands‑on beekeeping experience and 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 (training provided).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially for record‑keeping and compliance.
• Professional, friendly communication style.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Comfort working at heights and lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Comfort with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.).

Note

This opportunity is best suited to beekeepers who manage their own colonies or already provide beekeeping services to clients of their own. If you don’t meet the criteria but are interested in other partnership opportunities, please email talent@alvéole.buzz.

Language Requirements

Some roles at Alvéole require proficiency in English and/or French due to collaboration with clients, partners, and team members across North America.

Inclusion & Accommodations

Alvéole is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or military service. If you require an accommodation or adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiting partner know.

Use of AI

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of our hiring process. These tools assist our Talent Acquisition team; however, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.