Nashville Beekeeping Technician – Field Ecologist (Part‑Time)

The Best Bees Company; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Flexible schedules

Beekeeper training materials

Beekeeping supplies

ESG mission culture

Job summary

The Best Bees Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a part-time beekeeper to service hives in the Nashville region. This role involves field work with occasional remote coordination from our Boston office, depending on assignment.

You will record hive data, perform installations, treatments, and maintenance, and support our research program. Ideal candidates have at least one season of beekeeping and a valid driver’s license, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• At least one full season of beekeeping experience
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to efficiently 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)

Job description

The Best Bees Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a part-time beekeeper to service hives in the Nashville region. This role involves field work with occasional remote coordination from our Boston office, depending on assignment.

You will record hive data, perform installations, treatments, and maintenance, and support our research program. Ideal candidates have at least one season of beekeeping and a valid driver’s license, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs.