Urban Beekeeping Partner (Flexible Contract)

Alveole Field Operations; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work for yourself

Flexible scheduling

Beekeeping education

Job summary

Alvéole is seeking a local beekeeping contractor in Bentonville to maintain client hives on a three-week cycle and install new hives at client sites. You will harvest honey, collect data, and deliver reports using Alvéole’s digital tools.

You’ll travel to client locations, lead workshops, and engage communities on beekeeping and biodiversity while managing records and ensuring hive health throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Hands-on beekeeping experience and 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three-week service cycle, supporting colony health.
• Install new hives and equipment at client locations.
• Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
• Harvest honey directly from hives and manage final delivery (target 30 pounds 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 as required.
• Facilitate educational workshops and engage the public in beekeeping and biodiversity topics.
• Travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers.
• Explain Alvéole’s services during visits and workshops.

Skills

Beekeeping experience

Recurring hive visits

Independent worker

Mobile/digital tools

Record-keeping

Professional communication

Valid driver's license

Physical endurance

Beekeeping safety

Tools

Mobile apps

Job description

Alvéole is seeking a local beekeeping contractor in Bentonville to maintain client hives on a three-week cycle and install new hives at client sites. You will harvest honey, collect data, and deliver reports using Alvéole’s digital tools.

You’ll travel to client locations, lead workshops, and engage communities on beekeeping and biodiversity while managing records and ensuring hive health throughout the season.