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Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Washington, DC

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Seattle, WA

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Chicago, IL

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Houston, TX · On-site

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

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Parking Valet Attendant

Denver, CO · On-site

$19.29/hr

Apiary-DTC Shift & Schedule: Mornings, Evenings, Weekends & Holidays Must Have: 2 Years Drivers License Applications will be accepted until job is closed. Application Question(s): * Do you have a ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Cincinnati, OH

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Minneapolis, MN

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Atlanta, GA

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Middletown, RI

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Propark Mobility

Parking Valet Attendant

Denver, CO

$19.29/hr

Apiary-DTC Shift & Schedule: Mornings, Evenings, Weekends & Holidays Must Have: 2 Years Drivers License Applications will be accepted until job is closed. Application Question(s): * Do you have a ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Burlington, VT · On-site

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Grand Prairie, TX

Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers. * Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alveole's services, including beehives ...

Propark Mobility

Parking Valet Attendant

Denver, CO

$19.29/hr

Apiary-DTC Shift & Schedule: Mornings, Evenings, Weekends & Holidays Must Have: 2 Years Drivers License Applications will be accepted until job is closed. Application Question(s): * Do you have a ...

Propark Mobility

Parking Valet Attendant

Denver, CO

$19.29/hr

Apiary-DTC Shift & Schedule: Mornings, Evenings, Weekends & Holidays Must Have: 2 Years Drivers License Applications will be accepted until job is closed. Application Question(s): * Do you have a ...

Alveole

Local Beekeeping Partner

Seattle, WA · On-site

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 ...

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How much do apiary jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for apiary in the United States is $15.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Apiary job?

An apiary job involves the care and management of beehives for honey production, pollination services, or bee conservation. Beekeepers inspect hives, monitor bee health, harvest honey, and maintain hive structures. They also manage pests, ensure proper nutrition for the bees, and may transport hives for pollination contracts. Depending on the scale, an apiary job can be small-scale hobbyist work or large-scale commercial beekeeping.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Apiary position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an apiary position, you need a strong knowledge of beekeeping practices, hive management, and honey production, typically paired with hands-on experience or relevant agricultural training. Familiarity with beekeeping equipment, hive tools, and the use of protective gear is essential, while formal certifications in apiary health or pest management can be beneficial. Attention to detail, patience, and strong observational skills help in monitoring bee health and responding to environmental changes. These skills and qualities ensure healthy, productive bee colonies and safe, efficient apiary operations.

What jobs make 5000 a week without a degree?

For an apiary-related role, high-paying positions such as commercial beekeepers or honey farm managers can earn around $5,000 weekly, especially with extensive experience and large-scale operations. These jobs often require knowledge of beekeeping, equipment handling, and environmental conditions, but typically do not require a formal degree. Success depends on skill, scale, and business management abilities.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in an apiary?

Apiary professionals often face challenges such as managing bee health in response to pests, diseases, and environmental factors like weather or pesticide exposure. They must regularly inspect hives, monitor for signs of colony stress, and implement interventions that protect both the bees and honey production. Adapting to physical outdoor work and carefully following safety protocols is also important due to the risk of stings. These challenges require proactive problem-solving and ongoing learning to keep apiary operations successful year-round.

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Infographic showing various Apiary job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,083 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Local Beekeeping Partner

Alveole

Washington, DC

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Opportunity: Urban Beekeeper 
Location: Washington, DC and surrounding area 
Type of contract: 1099 Contractor 
Time commitment: Flexible
Starting date: March 2026
 
 
Looking for a flexible way to share your beekeeping expertise? Want more time with your hands in hives? We're looking for local beekeepers to partner with us and share the world of bees with our engaged communities.
 

What you'll do for Alveole as an Urban Beekeeper: 

  • 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 Alveole'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 Alveole's services, including beehives, beehomes, and biodiversity data collection.
  • Complete accurate digital records and service reports using Alveole's tools (e.g., Zuper)

What's in It for You: 

  • 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 bees-for-brains expertise to an engaged city audience that's eager to learn
  • A global beekeeping network: Join our Hive-Mind! You'll be part of a world-wide network of beekeepers to review data, troubleshoot, and grow with
  • Competitive compensation: Get paid a base rate paid 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 take care of all the internal back and forth and administration!

What you bring:

  • 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. If you don't meet the criteria but are interested in learning about other ways to partner with Alveole, please write talent@alveole.buzz.

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