Employment

Job Title: Weekend Building Supervisor  

Location: The Watershed Institute, Pennington, NJ     
Job Type: Part-Time weekend and holiday hours  
Reports To: Buildings & Shop Supervisor 

Application Deadline: November 1, 2026   

About the Watershed:  

The Watershed Institute is dedicated to keeping central New Jersey’s water clean, safe, and healthy. Through a combination of conservation, advocacy, science, and education, we work to protect and restore our environment and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.   

Position Summary:  

Are you an organized, people-focused individual who’s passionate about environmental education and community engagement? Join the Watershed as one of our Weekend Building Supervisor’s — a vital role that supports our mission of inspiring environmental stewardship through education, conservation, and advocacy.  

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a visitor-facing role, enjoys coordinating activities, and is excited to help manage our vibrant weekend operations. You’ll work alongside staff and volunteers to ensure our campus remains welcoming, safe, and engaging for all visitors. The Weekend Building Supervisor is expected to maintain a neat professional appearance. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse organization and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.  

This is a part-time, hourly position with a schedule of weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays. Building hours are typically from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The role supports our mission of inspiring environmental stewardship through education, conservation, and advocacy. 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Supervise and monitor public areas of the Watershed Center and surrounding campus. 

• Provide a warm, professional welcome to all visitors, answer phone calls, and direct inquiries. 

• Interact with guests of all age groups.  

• Support and guide welcome desk volunteers during their shifts.  

• Respond to visitor questions, concerns, and conflicts with professionalism and courtesy. 

• Maintain a strong understanding of the Watershed’s mission, programs, and events, and share information with visitors.  

• Facilitate gift shop transactions and assist with merchandise organization.  

• Coordinate and assist with setup and breakdown of weekend programs and events.  

• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth weekend operations and event logistics.  

• Serve as the point person for on-site emergencies, following established protocols.  

• Support volunteer recruitment efforts for events and programs.  

• Assist in updating and managing the volunteer database.  

• Weekend building management for events.  

• and other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Passion for the environment  

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills    

• Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail.  

• Ability to work, adjust, and make swift decisions under pressure.  

• Ability to collaborate with diverse needs, personalities, and work styles with optimism and a solution discovery mindset.    

• Be comfortable with technology and be able to manage and use different software platforms.   Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Shopify. 

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time on uneven or rough terrain; ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds. 

Compensation & Benefits:    

• Salary range: $18/hour. 
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.    

How to Apply:      

Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. Please include “Weekend Building Supervisor” in the subject line. We will only consider applications received via this email address.  

The Watershed Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.