Urban Beekeeper Houston - Alvéole

Description

Permanent full time (40h) based in Houston, Texas

Starting date:
August, 1st, 2024
Alvéole is a Montreal-based social company cultivating greener cities and more connected communities in 40 cities worldwide.

The certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet member brings nature-based solutions such as honey bee hives, pollinator habitat, and bee-friendly gardens to buildings in cities and monitors their impact with technology, to help clients meet their ESG goals and be agents of positive environmental and social change.

We're a fast growing company that just closed a Series A equity investment round, and we've doubled our revenues every year since our founding in 2013.

What's in It for You?

• 40h/week permanent fulltime contract
• Vacation: 10% of gross salary accumulated in reference year
• Group insurance plan after three months of work
• An entrance salary of 21.32$/h when no previous experience in beekeeping with opportunities for rapid advancement within the structure
• 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

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Position Overview

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 full-time position in accordance with Alvéole's current policies.


Role and responsibilities
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 pollinatorfriendly 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 problemsolving.
• Handle miscellaneous duties, clerical tasks and responsibilities as defined by the Beekeeping Team Manager and Lead Beekeeper.
• Respect your city's 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.

Skills

• Resultsdriven, goaloriented 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.

Requirements:

Essential

• Interest in pollinators, beekeeping, urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance.
• Valid driver's 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 90lbs)
• 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

Desired

• Customer Relationship Management platform experience.
• Customer service