Company description

At Buddha Bee Apiary, we’re on a mission to help people fall in love with pollinators—starting with honeybees. Through our Host-a-Hive program, we install and maintain beehives in backyards across NC and VA. We believe that hands-on experiences with beekeeping can inspire change and create more advocates for pollinators. Our beekeepers are passionate about keeping bees healthy and educating others.

Job description

We are growing and looking to bring on another beekeeper to help manage our colonies. This role will work closely with, and take direction from our Lead Beekeeper. This is a part-time position and we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your schedule and involves all aspects of colony management including making splits, feeding, honey extraction, equipment prep, etc.

Ideally, candidates will be available for at least 1 beekeeping route per week, though more frequent scheduling may be available. We offer a competitive hourly rate and are seeking an experienced beekeeper to add to our team. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Access to a vehicle you feel comfortable transporting beekeeping equipment in (we will reimburse according to the federal rate for mileage on a personal vehicle)
• At least one season of beekeeping experience
• Attention to detail, highly motivated and can work independently
• Great people skills and are highly empathetic
• Willingness to take on additional, often last-minute tasks/hive checks such as swarm catching, company events, etc.
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge and ability to apply varroa mite treatments safely and effectively

Other details & qualifications:

• Past experience in education is a big plus

• Proficient in email, spreadsheet creation, general understanding of Google Drive

• Good Vibes and Goal Oriented

• Great verbal communication skills, able to speak honestly and easily with all teammates, managers and hosts

• Comfortable with beehive installation, relocation and removals

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $15.00 - $25.00

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline