Boston, MA - Beekeeper - Full Time

The Best Bees Company • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Best Bees Company is seeking a beekeeper in the Boston metro area. Best Bees is a full-service beekeeping operation headquartered in Boston, delivering, installing, and managing beehives for residences and businesses in major cities nationwide. The field operations team consists of dedicated environmentalists supporting scientific research in honey bee colonies. Beekeepers and apiarists play a direct role in this research and contribute to growing the pollinator population. This position is full-time and seasonal, with potential for extension based on winter staffing needs. The beekeeping season typically runs from March 1 through November 1.

Requirements

• At least one full season of beekeeping experience (i.e. personal hives, professionally, completed bee courses, mentoring, etc.)
• Experience driving large vehicle
• Certification for Pesticide Application in MA
• Consistent weekday availability
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
• Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly through phone and Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Drive, etc)
• Willingness to take on additional, often last-minute tasks/hive checks such as queen fixes, swarm catching, client events, etc.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with Best Bees clientele and teammates
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Comfortable working independently in the field with support from remote managers
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs
• Be able to work 10 hour days in height of season
• Must not be allergic to bee stings

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with public speaking or event hosting
• A Passion for the environment
• People skills and positivity
• 1+ years in customer service
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Calendar) or similar collaborative platforms

Responsibilities

• Service Best Bees hives in the Boston metro area following monthly objectives
• Record detailed information about the beehives through our proprietary application
• Perform beehive installations, relocations, and removals
• Administer Varroa mite treatments safely and efficiently
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with Best Bees clientele
• Maintain Best Bees equipment including keeping inventory and construction
• Prepare materials for the field, including loading and unloading vans
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of the workspace
• Facilitate extraction of client honey (using equipment to extract, filter, jar and label)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees