Looking for a seasonal part-time gig?

Do you enjoy working outdoors?

Do you LOVE working with honey bees?

Are you a problem solver?

 

Qualifications:

 

·      Must possess physical strength and endurance to work beehives

·      Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds

·      Exposure to sun, heat, cold, and various weather conditions

·      Applicants should be aware if that are allergic to bee venom

·      Minium 1 year beekeeping experience

·      Reliable transportation

 

Benefits:

 

·      Flexible schedule

·      Commune with nature

·      Competitive rates

·      Fun work environment!

 

Responsibilities:

 

·      Travel to, and maintain beehives at client sites within the central Virginia area

·      Routine hive inspections

·      Colony maintenance

·      Pest management

·      Record keeping / data Collection

 

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Close-up of a beehive frame with honey bees crawling on it, showing the honeycomb structure.
Close-up of a honeycomb frame with bees on it, in an outdoor apiary with trees and beekeeping equipment in the background.