Looking for an Apiary Assistant

New York City NY

Description

Seeking an Apiary Assistant for 1-2 days a week for the fall, as well as market days, typically on the weekends. This role is not a beekeeper role. The Apiary Assistant supports the operations and maintenance of the honey room in Astoria, as well as events around the city. This role will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to fulfilling online orders, cleaning/storing beekeeping equipment, organizing/maintaining the honey room, and bottling/labeling products. Depending on your interest and experience, we are happy to find areas to expand this role. Responsibilities: - Organizing and maintaining the honey room. - Organizing and cleaning bee equipment. - Supporting tasks as needed by our head beekeeper - Picking and packing online orders. - Prepping products for sale. - Collaborate on special events such as markets or festivals - Light data entry Qualifications: - Excited to learn about apiculture and a positive attitude - Ready to work indoors/outdoors - Able to lift up to 70lbs - Good organizational skills, attention to detail - Able to take direction and execute tasks in a timely manner - Comfortable using technology (Google Suite, Slack, POS system) - Can reliably commute to Astoria, Queens - Must show proof of COVID vaccination Preferred: - Background in urban farming/apiculture - Experience in the operation of a farm stand - Access to a vehicle Please respond to the craigslist email with your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted and scheduled for a video interview.