Urban Beekeeper Washington DC
Urban Beekeeper Washington DC
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Job Description
Job Title: Urban Beekeeper
Location: Washington DC (onsite)
Position Type: 40h a week full time
Starting date: Seasonal contract from as soon as possible to end of November 2025
About Alvole
At Alvole we believe in doing work that makes an impact no matter what position you hold in the organization. Rooted in urban beekeeping Alvole has evolved into a thriving organization with a passionate workforce of 200 individuals working across 50 cities in Canada the UnitedStates and Europe. Together we share a common goal to create a naturepositive impact by connecting people to nature in urban settings. Primarily servicing the commercial real estate industry Alvole is committed to promoting sustainable practices and creating a positive impact on the environment through our innovative nature solutions.
Alvoles impactdriven Culture is centered around its values:
We do meaningful work
We grow together
We share our passion
We push boundaries
We choose optimism
We dont believe in values for the sake of having them. Alvole is full of diverse experiences and perspectives but by necessity our values are what we all have in common they are what bind us together as an organization and they are a nonnegotiable commitment to doing things differently. Our values illustrate the how behind our approach to work and we use them as a compass to keep ourselves on the path that will lead us to success the right way. Values hold us accountable to the culture weve set out to build for our team members and the impact weve committed to making with our product.
About you
Reporting to the Beekeeping Team Manager the Urban Beekeeper manages a selection of client accounts and manages their honeybee and/or other service. This is a a fulltime position in accordance with Alvoles current policies.
Essential
- Interest in pollinators beekeeping urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record. Comfortable driving in cities.
- Comfortable with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings heavy lifting inclement weather etc.
- Heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs)
- Comfortable working at heights (training is provided).
- Comfortable using online communications tools e.g. Gmail Google Workspace Slack.
- Comfortable with public speaking or presenting to a group.
- Willingness to work occasional early mornings and/or late evenings depending on season needs
- Resultsdriven goaloriented and autonomous.
- Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to anticipate change and proactively adjust priorities and strategies accordingly.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Startup mentality; willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business.
- Comfortable working alone as well as with a large team.
- Comfortable with remote working.
Desired
- Customer Relationship Management platform experience.
- Customer service experience.
- Beekeeping experience.
Responsabilities
Client Experience
- Follow Alvole standard operating procedures to ensure high quality service and client experience.
- Build relationships with businesses schools and other organizations in person and online using Alvole platforms.
- Manage client accounts acting as their main point of contact including onboarding communications engagement and feedback.
- Manage client projects across all Alvole services: honey beehives hotels for bees and pollinatorfriendly gardens. Tasks include installation routine maintenance data collection pest / parasite control and facilitating educational workshops.
- Represent Alvole and our mission to connect people in cities to nature by sharing your passion with clients media and members of the public.
City expansion
- Support management of facilities including yards for honey beehives warehouse workspace and vehicles.
- Coordinate logistics in conjunction with international team members including harvest extraction data collection and product fulfillment.
- Contribute to the development of city project sales including canvassing site feasibility visits and asking current clients for referrals.
- Be aware of internal Sales strategies
- Meet personal and professional goals and objectives set by the Beekeeping Team Manager and Lead Beekeeper.
- Communicate regularly with the Beekeeping Team Manager and Lead Beekeeper for planning support and problemsolving.
- Handle miscellaneous duties clerical tasks and responsibilities as defined by the Beekeeping Team Manager and Lead Beekeeper.
- Respect your citys budget.
Beekeeping & Urban Greening
- Maintain multiple honey beehives at client sites and in yards on a cycle basis carrying out a variety of tasks to support bee health throughout the beekeeping season.
- Adhere to best practices when carrying out a variety of tasks to support honey bee health throughout the beekeeping season including recordkeeping.
- Contribute to the internal development of wild bee and urban greening expertise in your city.
- Drive regularly in your city including to client sites yards equipment and bee suppliers.
- Organize clean and maintain equipment supplies and storage space regularly.
- Attend regular internal training sessions to build skills and knowledge about bees beekeeping and urban greening.
Benefits
- 40 hours/week Seasonal contract
- An entrance salary of $22.33USD/h with opportunities for rapid advancement within the structure
- Reimbursement of phone subscription up to 60USD a month
- Work for a company that is at the forefront of the ESG movement driving change and positive impact in urban landscapes.
- A teamoriented work environment that encourages initiative and leadership
Our commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Alvole we embrace diversity as a core part of our identity and success. We foster an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds experiences and perspectives feel valued. Our teams unique talents create a vibrant innovative workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We actively seek to attract and retain a diverse workforce celebrating differences that strengthen us. We encourage applicants needing accommodations to contact
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