Description
Katalyst is seeking a Beekeeping Trainer who will work in collaboration with local experts to create a 'model apiary.’ The ‘model apiary’ will include operational and instructional bee colonies, hive manufacturing, resourcing of bees and supplies, processing of honey and bee products and will conduct regular in-person and distant education training.
The missionary Beekeeping Trainer will help to empower church planters and Christian workers to become part-time beekeepers through entry level training and ongoing mentoring.
This position is not just about beekeeping. Successful applicants will require an entrepreneurial acumen to establish the apiary, develop appropriate training models, coach beekeepers-in-training, and help trainees customize their beekeeping enterprises based on local demand.
Key Job Functions:
- Identifying market opportunities and helping trainees to develop bee product-related enterprises;
- Providing consultation and support for trainees as they grow their respective enterprises;
- Managing the model apiary as a demo farm for training purposes;
- Curating and/or developing training materials;
- Working overseas is required but the work could also be accomplished through stints of several months overseas at a time. The overseas location is to be determined by mutual agreement.
Job Requirements:
| Christian Faith | A growing walk with the Lord Jesus, including personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth. |
| Servant Leadership | Balance expertise with humility. |
| Character and Conviction | Demonstrate the ability to work in a team and influence others through godly character. |
| Communication Skills | Good communication and interpersonal skills. |
| Adaptability | Ability and flexibility to adapt to changing situations and environments. |
| Background Checks | A satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. |
| Commitment | Able to sign the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Statement of Katalyst. |
| Location | Must reside in the country of service or make regular trips to the country of service. |
| Experience | Must have numerous years of successful beekeeping experience. |
| Woodworking Skills | Must be willing and able to build beehives and frames from scratch. |
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience training or mentoring beekeepers.
- Experience living and working outside the US or similar cultural contexts.
- Open to alternative approaches to beekeeping such as horizontal hives and/or low-intervention, limited chemical approaches.
For more details please contact Katalyst.
