Alvéole · 9 hours ago
Contractor - Urban Beekeeper | Seattle
Responsibilities
Maintain honey beehives at client sites on a minimum three week 'cycle' basis, carrying out a variety of tasks to support bee health throughout the beekeeping season
Installation
Routine maintenance
Data collection
Record-keeping
Pest / parasite control
Facilitating educational workshops
Drive regularly in your city including to client sites, yards, equipment and bee suppliers
Engage with clients and tenants about the services Alvéole offers (currently including beehives, beehomes, data collected through samples)
Qualification
Required
Experience in beekeeping
Comfortable working at heights and willingness to work in buildings
Comfortable with public speaking or presenting to a group in English
Interest in pollinators, beekeeping, urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance
Valid driver's license since more than 3 years and with a clean driving record
Comfortable driving in cities
Location to ship and receive and store beekeeping items
Comfortable with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.)
Heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs)
Comfortable using online communications tools e.g. Gmail, Google Workspace, digital inspections and scheduling software
Willingness and ability to work when our services need to be provided
Autonomous, results-driven and goal-oriented
Sensitive to Alvéole's mission and Alvéole's standard in terms of client's engagement
Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to anticipate change and proactively adjust priorities and strategies accordingly
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Comfortable working alone
Good communicator in-person
Preferred
Customer service experience is an asset