Cincinnati, OH - Beekeeper - Part Time

The Best Bees Company•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Best Bees Company is a full-service beekeeping operation headquartered in Boston, seeking a part-time beekeeper in Cincinnati, OH. They deliver, install, and manage beehives for residences and businesses in major cities nationwide, including the Cincinnati metro area. Our beekeepers are managed either remotely from our Boston office or in-person from the regional facility. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and is for an experienced beekeeper to start immediately. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. The field operations team, including beekeepers and apiarists, are dedicated environmentalists who support scientific research in honey bee colonies and play a direct role in growing the pollinator population with each hive check. They are considered field ecologists and are a vital piece of the company's mission. The Best Bees Company installs and maintains honeybee hives on commercial, government, and residential properties in urban centers across the US. Their mission is to improve pollinator health and expand the bee population by partnering with clients across all sectors. Since 2010, they have made a tangible, positive impact on the environment, developing innovative approaches and data used by institutions like NASA, MIT, Harvard, and National Geographic. The company fosters a culture of creativity and environmental stewardship, with staff dedicated to ensuring bee health, global food security, and client engagement.

Requirements

At least one full season of beekeeping experience
A valid driver's license
Ability to efficiently service hives in the Cincinnati, OH 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 and follow safety protocols

Responsibilities

Service hives in the Cincinatti 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)