TES - Honey Bee Colony Maintenance Assistant

Auburn University; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Auburn University Bee Center is seeking a temporary honey bee technician to assist with field-based research in Alabama, with some lab work. The role involves outdoor duties in hot, humid conditions and occasionally working with stinging insects.

A passion for insects and plants, plus willingness to learn, are preferred. Primary responsibilities include field travel, hive management, building bee boxes, data entry, honey processing, and community outreach.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma
• Interest in Entomology or related discipline
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Aufgaben

• Travel to field sites around Alabama
• Assist w/beekeeping tasks such as hive management
• Build and maintain honey bee boxes
• Collect/Enter data into spreadsheets
• Harvest, process, and bottle honey
• Engage in outreach events with the public

Kenntnisse

Entomology interest

Ability to learn

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Auburn University Bee Center is looking to hire a temporary employee for a honey bee technician position. The new hire will assist with bee-related research mainly outdoors under typical (hot and humid) Alabama conditions although some laboratory work is also expected. The technician will encounter stinging insects. An interest in insects/plants is preferred. The new hire should have an eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to work in often difficult physical environments.

Responsibilities

• Travel to field sites around Alabama
• Assist w/beekeeping tasks such as hive management
• Build and maintain honey bee boxes
• Collect/Enter data into spreadsheets
• Harvest, process, and bottle honey
• Engage in outreach events with the public

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Interest in Entomology or related discipline
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Ability to work outside for long periods

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to learn new techniques