Beekeeper - Blueberry (Washington) at Beeflow

Bellingham, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hive Audits, Hive Monitoring, Technology Administration, Pest Inspection, Disease Inspection, Hive Movement, Hive Repair, Heavy Machinery Operation, Forklift Operation, Flatbed Operation, Trailer Operation, Beekeeping, English Fluency, Spanish Fluency, Driving

Industry

Biotechnology

Description

About Beeflow Beeflow is a biotech startup company that leverages scientific knowledge and technology to improve the impact of ecosystem services in agriculture. Beeflow creates and manages pollination programs for farmers with the goal of consistently increasing crop yields. The company combines scientific knowledge of crop pollination, bee biology & behavior and chemical ecology with proprietary technologies including molecules that help train bees to pollinate specific crops and a plant-based bee diet that enhances bees’ immune system. This novel approach to pollination management allows growers to produce more with less. Based in California and with operations across the US West Coast, Mexico, Peru and Argentina, Beeflow closed an $8.3M Series A in May 2021 with Ospraie Ag Sciences, Future Ventures, Vectr Ventures, Jeff Wilke (former CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon), SOSV and others. Beeflow’s team of experts includes biologists, ecologists, entomologists, agronomists, and entrepreneurs. For more information about Beeflow, please visit www.beeflow.com. About this role The Beeflow Beekeeper is responsible for hands-on activities related to executing the Pollination Program. The position supports the delivery of quality hives to farms and the administration of Beeflow’s technologies for enhanced pollination. Position is on an “on-call” basis, with the primary responsibility of auditing hives, and feeding them with our technologies. Hives need to be audited before and after the cherry season. Start Date: Mid April Responsibilities Carry out hive audits to determine the quality of hives Monitor and report quality status through the pollination season Feed hives with Beeflow’s technologies with care and precision Keep hives productive and healthy to help with pollination needs. Inspect for mites or any other pest/disease. Conduct hive movement to ranches within district(s). Repair any damaged hives and assemble hives. Operate heavy machinery (forklifts, flatbeds, trailers, etc...). Ability to work shifts ranging from 6 to 16 hours during the day or occasionally during the night. Other duties as assigned. Fluency in English and Spanish is highly preferred. Knowledge and experience of the farming industry and issues, ideally within the local region. Not allergic to bee stings. Minimum one year of beekeeping experience is required. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Based in the Eugene, Corvallis, Salem, Newberg/Wilsonville, or Hillsboro area (Oregon), or willing to relocate for the duration of the project. Ability to travel to other nearby cities/regions in order to take audits of hives and administer feedings independently if required. Able to lift up to 50lbs. Work Environment Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time Ability to work with bees and wear appropriate protective equipment Ability to work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions Must be comfortable working with bees and getting stung Compensation Target: 25 / hourly Beeflow reserves the ability to adjust the compensation range based on the final candidate’s experience, skillset, and geography. Opportunity to join an innovative and growing Ag Tech Start up whose mission is to contribute to the creation of a food system in harmony with nature. Work alongside a team of talented and passionate professionals, having the opportunity to make your first steps in beekeeping and learning more about bee biology. Competitive salary

Responsibilities

The Beekeeper is responsible for executing the Pollination Program, which involves hands-on activities like auditing hives before and after the cherry season to determine quality and monitoring their status throughout the season. Key duties also include feeding hives with company technologies, keeping them healthy, inspecting for pests or diseases, conducting hive movements, and performing necessary repairs.