Urban Beekeeper (Part Time) | New York City

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Urban Beekeeper

Location: New York City (onsite)

Position Type: Part Time (hours flexible)

Starting date: Seasonal contract from March 1 2026 to December 1 2026

About Alvéole

Alvéole is on a mission to reconnect people with nature in cities one building at a time. As a certified B Corporation since 2018 we believe business can be a force for good. We partner with the worlds leading real estate companies to turn sustainability into an experience that tenants can see touch and feel. Through rooftop beehives biodiversity programs and ESG data we help our clients meet their environmental goals while engaging communities and strengthening their can find our work in thousands of properties across North America Europe and the UK driven by a belief that business and biodiversity can thrive more at .

About the role

Reporting to the Beekeeping Territory Lead the Urban Beekeeper manages a selection of client accounts and manages their honeybee and/or other service. This is a a part-time position in accordance with Alvéoles current policies.

Essential

Interest in pollinators beekeeping urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance.
Valid drivers license since more than 3 years 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
Results-driven goal-oriented and autonomous.
Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to anticipate change and proactively adjust priorities and strategies accordingly.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Start-up 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.

The cherry on the cake

Customer Relationship Management platform experience.
Customer service experience.
Beekeeping experience.

Responsabilities

Client Experience

Follow Alvéole standard operating procedures to ensure high quality service and client experience.
Build relationships with businesses schools and other organizations in person and online using Alvéole platforms.
Manage client accounts acting as their main point of contact including onboarding communications engagement and feedback.
Manage client projects across all Alvéole services: honey beehives hotels for bees and pollinator-friendly gardens. Tasks include installation routine maintenance data collection pest / parasite control and facilitating educational workshops.
Represent Alvéole 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 problem-solving.
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 record-keeping.
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

Flexible hours/week - Seasonal contract - Mondays to Fridays
A salary of $24.11/h
Work for a company that is at the forefront of the ESG movement driving change and positive impact in urban landscapes.
A team-oriented work environment that encourages initiative and leadership

Diversity Equity & Inclusion: At Alvéole we believe that diverse perspectives help create a more sustainable and impactful future. We are committed to providing an inclusive respectful and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require an accommodation or adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please let your recruiting partner know at

Accessibility Accommodations: Alvéole is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race religion color ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information marital status or military service.

Use of AI: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process (such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Job Title: Urban BeekeeperLocation: New York City (onsite)Position Type: Part Time (hours flexible) Starting date: Seasonal contract from March 1 2026 to December 1 2026 About AlvéoleAlvéole is on a mission to reconnect people with nature in cities one building at a time. As a certified B Corporatio...