TES - Honey Bee Colony Maintenance Assistant

Auburn University; Alabama; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Bee Center is seeking a temporary honey bee technician to support outdoor field research in Alabama and some lab work. The role involves beekeeping tasks, hive management, and data collection in challenging outdoor conditions.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about insects and plants, able to learn new techniques, and capable of lifting up to 60 pounds while working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fieldwork

Data entry

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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