Contractor - Urban Beekeeper | St Louis

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Job Title: Contractor - Urban Beekeeper

Location: St Louis
- On-site

Type of contract: Independent contractor partnership

Time commitment: Flexible

Starting date: As soon as possible

Alvéole is a mission-driven organization rooted in urban beekeeping. We aim to create a nature-positive impact by connecting people to nature in urban settings and serving primarily the commercial real estate industry. Alvéole values meaningful work, collaboration, passion, innovation, optimism, and customer success, and is committed to inclusivity and sustainable practices.

• Maintain honey beehives at client sites on a minimum three week cycle, carrying out tasks to support bee health throughout the beekeeping season. Tasks include:
  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).

• Autonomous, results-driven and goal-oriented.
• Sensitive to Alvéole’s mission and standards in client engagement.
• Resourceful with the ability to anticipate change and adjust priorities accordingly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working alone.
• Good communicator in-person.

• Experience in beekeeping.
• Comfortable working at heights and 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 for more than 3 years with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable driving in cities.
• Location to ship, receive, and store beekeeping items.
• Comfortable with 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 services are needed.

• Customer service experience is an asset.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging: we embrace diversity as a core part of our identity and success. We foster an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued. We encourage applicants needing accommodations to contact talentz.