Empreiteiro de apicultura independente | Lisboa Lisboa

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Job Title: Contractista independent d'apicultors | Contractor - Urban Beekeeper

Location: Lisboa, Portugal

Type of contract: Independent contractor

Time commitment: Flexible (let's chat!)

Starting date: February 2026

We are hiring experienced beekeepers based in the Netherlands!

About The Role

Maintain honey beehives at client sites on a minimum three week “cycle” basis, carrying out a variety of tasks to support bee health throughout the beekeeping season.

Tasks Include

• Installation
• Routine maintenance
• Data collection
• Record-keeping
• Pest / parasite control
• Facilitating educational workshops
• Driving regularly within your city including to client sites, yards, equipment and bee suppliers
• Engage with clients and tenants about the services Alvéole offers (currently including beehives, wild beehomes and data collected through samples)

Perks

• Competitive rates
• Flexibility: the role can be part time or full time depending on YOUR availability
• Training sessions on workshops and expectations as set by Alvéole are offered to our beekeeping partner contractors
• Equipment such as Bee colony, Hive stand (1 per hive), Hive base (1 per hive), Bee boxes (3+ per hive), Inner cover (1 per hive), Outer cover (1 per hive) can be provided by Alvéole during partnership

Skills

• Autonomous,
  - driven and
  - oriented
• Sensitive to Alvéole’s mission and Alvéole’s standard in terms of client’s engagement
• Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to anticipate change and proactively adjust priorities and strategies accordingly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working alone
• Good communicator in person

Requirements – Essential

• Experience in beekeeping
• Comfortable working at heights and willingness to work in buildings
• Comfortable with public speaking or presenting to a group in Portugese & English
• Interest in pollinators, beekeeping, urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance
• Valid driver’s license – more than 3 years and with a clean driving record
• Your own vehicle
• Comfortable driving in cities
• Location to ship and receive and store beekeeping items
• Comfortable with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc. )
• Heavy lifting (up to 30kg)
• Comfortable using online communication tools e. g. Gmail, Google Workspace, digital inspections and scheduling software
• Willingness and ability to work when our services need to be provided
• Being legally authorized to work in the country you are applying

Requirements – Desired

• Customer service experience is an asset

About Alvéole

At Alvéole, we believe in doing work that makes an impact - no matter what position you hold in the organization. Rooted in urban beekeeping, Alvéole has evolved into a thriving organization with a passionate workforce of 100+ individuals, working across 70+ cities in Canada, the United-States , the UK and Europe. Together, we share a common goal - to create a
- positive impact by connecting people to nature in urban settings. Primarily servicing the commercial real estate industry, Alvéole is committed to promoting sustainable practices and creating a positive impact on the environment through our innovative nature solutions.

Alvéole’s
- driven Culture

• We do meaningful work
• We grow together
• We share our passion
• We push boundaries
• We choose optimism
• We make the customer win

Our commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Alvéole, 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 team’s 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 talent@alveole. buzz.