Assistant Beekeeper

Southall • Franklin, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As you arrive amid the lush and rolling hills of historic Franklin, Tennessee, you find yourself breathing more deeply, feeling more at ease. Its as though youve been transported to a simpler time, when the pace of life was more mindful, more deliberate. A vast expanse of farmland325 acressurrounds you, with greenhouses on one side, and rows of heritage crops, orchards, and gardens on the other. A working farm. An inviting inn. Dining and spa experiences that honor the cycles of nature and incorporate its bounty. This is Southall, an extraordinary resort where experiences are meant to be savored. ASSISTANT BEEKEEPER OUR ROLE Manage and feed behives Assist in the facilitation of bee and honey experiences Complete honey extraction, bottling and packaging Apply pest treatments applications Perform woodworking Engage in public appearances regarding pollinators and property tours Other duties as assigned by Southall leadership OUR TOP CANDIDATE Ability to lift 40 lbs. to waist height without difficulty and work in extreme heat / cold environments as well as inclement weather Comfortability with conducting work around venomous insects for long periods of time Ability to lift, squat, stoop and twist Previous beekeeping experience is preferred but not required Applicant may not have a known allergy to bee stings (venom) beyond normal reactions Availability to work frequent weekend and holiday hours in lieu of Monday through Friday Must be able to attain "Apprentice Level" beekeeping certification online from approved university within 1 year Valid Drivers license is required OUR BENEFITS Competitive compensation package Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance Generous paid time off accruals 9 paid holidays annually Weekly pay 401k and company match Education reimbursement Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes 30% internal discounts Fresh and free daily meal Bountiful internal growth opportunities OUR TEAM Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earths bounty in an effort to connect with the land. We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture. Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us. Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. to waist height without difficulty and work in extreme heat / cold environments as well as inclement weather
• Comfortability with conducting work around venomous insects for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, squat, stoop and twist
• Applicant may not have a known allergy to bee stings (venom) beyond normal reactions
• Availability to work frequent weekend and holiday hours in lieu of Monday through Friday
• Must be able to attain "Apprentice Level" beekeeping certification online from approved university within 1 year
• Valid Drivers license is required

Nice To Haves

• Previous beekeeping experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage and feed behives
• Assist in the facilitation of bee and honey experiences
• Complete honey extraction, bottling and packaging
• Apply pest treatments applications
• Perform woodworking
• Engage in public appearances regarding pollinators and property tours
• Other duties as assigned by Southall leadership

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off accruals
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Weekly pay
• 401k and company match
• Education reimbursement
• Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees