The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper in Hartford!
Best Bees is a full-service beekeeping operation headquartered in Boston. We deliver, install, and manage beehives for residences and businesses nationwide, including in the Hartford area.
Our beekeepers are managed remotely and we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your schedule. Ideally, candidates will be available for at least 1 - 3 beekeeping routes per week, though more frequent scheduling may be available. We offer a competitive hourly rate and are seeking an experienced beekeeper to start immediately. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- At least one full season of beekeeping experience
- Consistent weekday availability for 1-3 days per week
- A valid driver’s license
- Ability to efficiently service hives in the Hartford 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.
- Comfortable working independently in the field with support from remote managers
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs regularly
Responsibilities to include:
- Service hives in the Connecticut region following monthly objectives
- Record detailed information about the beehives through our proprietary application
- Perform beehive installations, relocations, and removals
- Maintain Best Bees equipment including keeping inventory and construction
- Administer Varroa mite treatments safely and efficiently
- Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with Best Bees clientele
- 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)
Compensation/Benefits:
- Competitive Rates
- Flexible schedules
- Access to Beekeeper Training Materials
- Beekeeping Information/Supplies/Materials/Products
- A positive ESG mission with unique culture
Who We Are
The Best Bees Company installs and maintains honeybee hives on commercial, government, and residential properties in urban centers across the US. Our mission is to improve pollinator health and expand the bee population by partnering with clients across all sectors of business and government.
Since 2010, we have made a tangible, positive impact on the environment, one beehive at a time. The Best Bees Company has developed innovative approaches and data that are now used by such institutions as NASA, MIT, Harvard, and National Geographic.
The Best Bees Company is a hub for scientists, artists, and adventurers, where a culture of creativity and environmental stewardship thrive. Our staff of driven professionals dedicates themselves to developing cutting-edge and resourceful ways of ensuring bee health, global food security, and client engagement.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- On call
- Self-determined schedule
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15219: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Beekeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
