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The Best Bees Company

Beekeeper - Part Time

Englewood, CO · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper in Denver, CO! Best Bees is a full-service beekeeping operation headquartered in Boston. We deliver, install, and manage beehives for residences ...

The Best Bees Company

Beekeeper - Part Time

Antioch, TN · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper in Nashville, TN! Best Bees is a full-service beekeeping operation headquartered in Boston. We deliver, install, and manage beehives for ...

The Best Bees Company

Beekeeper - Part Time

Hartford, CT · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper in Hartford, CT! Best Bees is a full-service beekeeping operation headquartered in Boston. We deliver, install, and manage beehives for ...

Mission Pet Health

Receptionist-Bees

Charleston, SC · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

This is where you can truly do your best work alongside collaborative teammates. At Bees Ferry, we focus on an integrated approach to veterinary medicine characterized by professional collaboration ...

Human Bees

Be Seen First

Quality Control (Food Manufacturing Industry)

Modesto, CA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

... Bees knows what it takes to build a best-in-class team because we have one. Our industrious, focused and dedicated experts are committed to working diligently to bring the best and brightest to your ...

Busy Bees

Assistant Teacher- Mesa, AZ

Mesa, AZ

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

... the best care and education for their children. • Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child. Top Reasons to join Busy Bees: • We offer a generous child care ...

Busy Bees

Toddler Assistant Teacher- Laveen, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

... the best care and education for their children. • Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child. Top Reasons to join Busy Bees: • We offer a generous child care ...

Busy Bees

Infant Lead Teacher- Carefree, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

... the best care and education for their children. • Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child. Top Reasons to join Busy Bees: • We offer a generous child care ...

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As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for best bees in the United States is $50,508.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $70,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Best Bees vs Beekeeper?

AspectBest BeesBeekeeper
CertificationsBeekeeper certifications, apiary management coursesBeekeeper certifications, apiary management courses
Work EnvironmentApiaries, honey production facilities, farmsApiaries, honey farms, rural settings
Industry UsageHoney production, pollination services, bee conservationHoney harvesting, hive maintenance, bee health management

Both Best Bees and Beekeeper roles require similar certifications and work environments focused on apiary management. While Best Bees may emphasize eco-friendly practices and innovative pollination solutions, Beekeepers typically focus on hive maintenance and honey harvesting. Understanding these nuances helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in the industry.

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Infographic showing various Best Bees job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $50,508 per year, or $24.3 per hour.
Chicago, IL - Beekeeper - Part Time

Chicago, IL - Beekeeper - Part Time

The Best Bees Company

Chicago, IL

Part-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

The Best Bees Company is seeking a part-time beekeeper in Chicago, IL!

Best Bees is a full-service beekeeping operation headquartered in Boston. We deliver, install, and manage beehives for residences and businesses in major cities nationwide, including the Chicago metro area. Our beekeepers are managed either remotely from our Boston office or in-person from the regional facility. We offer a competitive hourly rate and are seeking an experienced beekeeper to start immediately. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Our field operations team is made up of dedicated environmentalists working to support scientific research in honey bee colonies on buildings and in backyards across the United States. Our beekeepers and apiarists play a direct role in our research and grow the pollinator population with each hive check. They are a vital piece of our mission and are considered field ecologists.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • At least one full season of beekeeping experience
  • A valid driver's license
  • Ability to efficiently service hives in the Chicago, IL area
  • Access to a vehicle you feel comfortable transporting beekeeping equipment in
  • Access to a smartphone
  • Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly. Familiarity with Slack, Google services, and Apple products
  • Willingness to take on additional, often last-minute tasks/hive checks such as queen fixes, swarm catching, company events, etc.
  • Familiarity with public speaking or event hosting
  • Comfortable working independently in the field with support from remote managers
  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs regularly and follow safety protocols

Responsibilities to include:

  • Service hives in the Chicago region following monthly objectives
  • Record detailed information about the beehives through our proprietary application
  • Perform beehive installations, relocations, and removals
  • Maintain Best Bees equipment and facilities including construction of boxes/frames, keeping inventory, and general cleaning
  • Administer Varroa mite treatments safely and efficiently
  • Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with Best Bees clientele and communicate efficiently with Best Bees managers.
  • Assist with the collection of honey samples for genomic testing & participation in Best Bees-sponsored events
  • Perform occasional site consultations with new clients to pick a location for a beehive according to guidelines provided
  • Facilitate extraction of client honey (using rental equipment to extract, filter, jar and label; or by transferring to city harvesting location)


Compensation/Benefits:

  • Competitive Rates
  • Flexible schedules
  • Access to Beekeeper Training Materials
  • Beekeeping Information/Supplies/Materials/Products
  • A positive ESG mission with unique culture


Who We Are

The Best Bees Company installs and maintains honeybee hives on commercial, government, and residential properties in urban centers across the US. Our mission is to improve pollinator health and expand the bee population by partnering with clients across all sectors of business and government.

Since 2010, we have made a tangible, positive impact on the environment, one beehive at a time. The Best Bees Company has developed innovative approaches and data that are now used by such institutions as NASA, MIT, Harvard, and National Geographic.

The Best Bees Company is a hub for scientists, artists, and adventurers, where a culture of creativity and environmental stewardship thrive. Our staff of driven professionals dedicates themselves to developing cutting-edge and resourceful ways of ensuring bee health, global food security, and client engagement.

Job Type: Part-time

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