<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-280518b7-7fff-4ba4-861c-11c0e1a9f6d2"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Honey Bee Breeding Technician and Coordinator </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">2 positions available </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Full-time positions are available to join an ongoing breeding project near Hilo, Hawaii, focused on Varroa resistance in commercially desirable honey bees. These positions will be hired through Hawaii Island Honey Company and managed via a cooperative agreement of the research group, Project Apis m, Hawaii Island Honey Company, USDA and Arista Bee Research</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The location makes use of the favorable climatic conditions to breed bees year-round. Honey bee lines are established, tested and selected for high levels of Varroa resistance, using bee breeding techniques and Varroa- resistance selection methods. In addition, colonies are tested for their performance as pollinators and honey producers in commercial beekeeping settings. We are currently looking for two motivated apiarists to join this state-of-the art project. Job level will be based on education and experience of the candidate. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">You can learn more about this project </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(5,99,193);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://www.projectapism.org/project-apis-m-blog/the-hil-bee-project">in this article</a> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">and </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(5,99,193);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JJ9Jo3w7AM&t=2s">in this video</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Candidate qualifications </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The ideal candidate will be an experienced beekeeper, capable of diagnosing diseases, feeding and supering colonies, harvesting honey, making nuclei, rearing queens, managing Varroa, have experience with colony assessment techniques and, ideally, instrumental insemination. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Training and experience in conducting research is desirable. Relevant skills include the following: detailed data collection in field and lab conditions; organizing, analyzing and presenting complex information; critical thinking and attention to detail; microscopy and basic laboratory techniques. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Computer skills needed include communications using email, web-based file storage, word processing, spreadsheets, data entry and database management. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Good communications skills are required. Communication occurs with project partners, beekeepers, and other honey bee researchers involved in breeding project, by phone, email and in person. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Desired education level is a Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience. The job level will be dependent on the requested skills with advancement based on subsequent performance. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For the execution of the field work, the candidate must be in good physical condition, able to work in remote locations under adverse conditions for prolonged periods, and capable of lifting and carrying fifty pounds of equipment unassisted. Must not be allergic to insect venom. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Candidate possesses a valid driver’s license throughout the duration of employment. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program and operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal and State laws. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Duties </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:sub;white-space:pre-wrap">• Maintain and evaluate, as part of a team, more than 500 colonies using a variety of measures: Varroa infestation </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:3.36pt;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-right:95.76pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">and reproduction, and colony health, growth, temperament and honey production. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">• Coordinate and execute queen rearing activities, including stock selection, nuc maintenance, grafting, drone production, semen collection, instrumental insemination, and isolated mating yard use. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">• Maintain laboratory space at Hawaii Island Honey Company. Collect and maintain scientific data, summarize data and report to project partners both on-site and at other locations. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">• (supervisory level) Familiarity and skill to review scientific and beekeeping literature. Write or co-author progress and budget reports, in consultation with project partners. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">• (supervisory level) Supervise, delegate and maintain work for several staff, typically two assistants for breeding activities and occasionally larger teams for beekeeping tasks. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">• (supervisory level) Other duties may include, but are not limited to: building and delivering project communications materials (presentations, PowerPoint, printed material, newsletter and blog pieces, website content), maintaining budget records and procurement files for the project in collaboration with project partners and meeting several times a year with project partners to update project progress (through phone, teleconference or in person). Act as project representative at government and industry meetings (~1 per year), and travel to a variety of sites (foreseeably Louisiana, California, North Dakota) to harmonize methods and evaluate program progress. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Compensation </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Salary $15-30 /hour plus health insurance benefits. Appointment level and compensation commensurate with experience. Positions available immediately. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Application </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please submit the following items in one .pdf document: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) Supervisory References 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, interviews will begin March 22. Email application to Patty Shreve, </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(5,99,193);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:Patty@projectapism.org">Patty@projectapism.org</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. No phone calls. </span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin-left:4.5pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black"><font face="Arial, sans-serif">Kelly
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