Role OverviewMiraval Austin Resort and Spa is seeking an On-Call Beekeeper to manage the care, health, and management of the resort's honey bee colonies while supporting sustainability, environmental stewardship, and experiential wellness. This role maintains healthy hives, harvests honey for culinary and spa initiatives, and partners with colleagues to provide engaging, educational beekeeping experiences for guests. The ideal candidate combines technical beekeeping expertise with a passion for hospitality, conservation, and guest engagement.
What You Will Do
Manage and maintain healthy honey bee colonies through regular hive inspections and seasonal care. Monitor colony health, queen performance, brood development, honey stores, and overall hive productivity. Harvest, extract, and process honey while maintaining high standards of quality and food safety. Lead or assist with educational apiary tours, demonstrations, and wellness programming designed to connect guests with nature.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate has experience managing honey bee colonies in a commercial, educational, or advanced hobbyist setting, with knowledge of bee biology and integrated pest management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with a passion for sustainability and guest service. Benefits include iAm Days, wellbeing or tuition reimbursement up to $1000, discounted Hyatt hotel nights, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K with company match, generous paid time off, paid family bonding time, and complimentary daily colleague meals.
Requirements
- Experience managing honey bee colonies in a commercial, educational, or advanced hobbyist setting
- Knowledge of bee biology, seasonal colony management, and integrated pest management practices
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for sustainability, environmental stewardship, and guest service
Benefits
- iAm Days to spend a paid 8 hours experiencing Miraval, twice per year
- Up to $1000 in Wellbeing or Tuition Reimbursement for personal and professional growth
- Discounted and Complimentary Hyatt Hotel nights
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance on 30th day of employment
- 401K with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off program
- Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
- Complimentary daily colleague meals
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and fitness center
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