Alvéole is on a mission to connect people with nature in cities, one building at a time. As a certified B Corporation since 2018, we believe business can be a force for good.
We partner with the world’s leading real estate companies to turn sustainability into an experience that tenants can see, touch, and feel. Through rooftop beehives and educational biodiversity programs, we help our clients meet their environmental goals while engaging communities and strengthening their brands.
You can find our work in (and on) thousands of properties across North America and Europe, driven by a belief that business and biodiversity can thrive together.
Learn more at alvéole.buzz
Location: Indianapolis or Carmel and surrounding area
Type of contract: 1099 Contractor
Time commitment: Flexible
Starting date: As soon as possible
Urban Beekeeper Responsibilities
- Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three‑week service cycle, performing tasks that support colony health throughout the beekeeping season.
- Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
- Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
- Harvest honey directly from the hives (targeting a yield of 30 pounds per hive per season) and manage the final delivery of the product.
- Collect samples and field data to monitor hive health and environmental conditions.
- Keep accurate record‑keeping and service reports using Alvéole’s digital tools.
- Monitor pests and parasites and treat as required.
- Facilitate educational workshops and engage the public on beekeeping and biodiversity topics.
- Travel regularly by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers.
- Interact with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alvéole’s services, including beehives, beehomes, and biodiversity data collection.
Benefits
- Work for yourself with minimal oversight and commitment.
- Lead workshops and become an ambassador for pollinators and food systems.
- Join a global beekeeping network to review data, troubleshoot, and grow professionally.
- Competitive compensation: a base rate paid monthly for every contract taken on, regardless of seasonal fluctuations or weather.
- Custom scheduling built around your capacity and availability.
- Focus on bee health and client visits; all internal administration handled by Alvéole.
Qualifications
- Hands‑on beekeeping experience and strong knowledge of hive health and seasonal management.
- Availability to service hives on a recurring schedule throughout the season.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfort using mobile and digital tools to log visits, tasks, and data.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for record‑keeping and compliance.
- Professional, friendly communication style.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
- Comfort working at heights and lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Comfort with beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.).
Note: This opportunity is best suited to beekeepers who manage their own colonies or already provide beekeeping services to clients of their own. If you do not meet the criteria but are interested in learning about other ways to partner with Alvéole, please write éole.buzz.
Some roles at Alvéole require proficiency in English and/or French due to collaboration with clients, partners, and team members across North America. Specific language requirements for this position can be found in the qualifications section above.
Alvéole is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or military service.
If you require an accommodation or adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiting partner know.
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