Seasonal Beekeeper

Seasonal Beekeeper at Janway Farms in Zachary, LA.

Attend to live bees to support honey production and maintain colony health through feeding, adding supplements, and performing routine hive inspections. Assist with opening hives, checking brood frames, adding supers, and performing basic colony maintenance. Assemble bee hives and prepare hive components for use in apiary operations. Handle bees safely using standard protective equipment and demonstrate familiarity with basic hive tools. Uncap harvested honeycombs and assist with honey extraction. Lift and move boxes of bees, honey, or equipment as directed. Drive farm vehicle to obtain supplies, honey‑processing equipment, and tools used in daily apiary operations. Perform minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment, worksite, and colony boxes. Assist with general farm labor associated with apiary operations.

Work begins January 1, 2027 and ends October 31, 2027.

Pay is $10.42 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.