Raleigh, NC - Beekeeper - Part Time
$41,600–$45,760 year
Hybrid · Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Beekeeper (Part-time) in Raleigh, NC. Service hives in the Raleigh region following monthly objectives, record hive data via our proprietary app, and perform installations, relocations, and removals. Maintain equipment and facilities, administer Varroa mite treatments, and interact with clients. Assist with honey sampling for genomic testing and participate in Best Bees-sponsored events. Requires beekeeping experience, valid driver’s license, vehicle for equipment transport, smartphone, strong communication, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; role can be managed remotely from Boston or performed in-person at the regional facility, with flexible scheduling.
Required Qualifications
- At least one full season of beekeeping experience
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to efficiently service hives in the Raleigh, NC 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 to include: Service hives in the Raleigh 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)
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