Local Beekeeping Partner

Location: Los Angeles and surrounding area
Type of contract: 1099 Contractor
Starting date: August/September 2026

About the role

Looking for a flexible way to share your beekeeping expertise? We’re seeking local beekeepers to partner with us and introduce the world of bees to our engaged communities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three-week service cycle, performing a range of tasks to support colony health throughout the beekeeping season.
• Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
• Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
• Be responsible for the complete honey harvest 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.
• Complete accurate record-keeping and service reports using Alvéole’s digital tools.
• Perform pest and parasite monitoring and treat as required.
• Facilitate educational workshops and engage the public in beekeeping and biodiversity topics.
• Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers.
• Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alvéole’s services, including beehives, beehomes, and biodiversity data collection.
• Complete accurate digital records and service reports using Alvéole’s tools (e.g., Zuper).

Benefits

• Work for yourself: Do what you do best without the level of oversight and commitment that comes with joining a company as an employee.
• Share the wonderful world of bees: Lead workshops and be an ambassador for pollinators and food systems, bringing your expertise to an engaged city audience eager to learn.
• A global beekeeping network: Join our Hive-Mind! You’ll be part of a worldwide network of beekeepers to review data, troubleshoot, and grow with.
• Competitive compensation: Get paid a base rate monthly for every contract you take on, regardless of seasonal fluctuations or weather.
• Custom scheduling: We build your schedules around your capacity and availability.
• Focus on the bees: Your focus is on bee health and client visits. We handle all internal administration.

Requirements

• 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 (training provided).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially for record-keeping and compliance.
• Professional, friendly communication style.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Comfort working at heights, ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand/finger motions) and lifting up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
• Comfort with the reality of 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.