Part Time Tower Worker

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in University Park is seeking meteorology undergraduate students for a position that involves taking official weather observations for the National Weather Service and assisting in weekday television weather broadcasts. Occasional tours for prospective students may be included, and both weekend and break work are required. This opportunity is ideal for those committed to meteorology studies and seeking practical experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Meteorology undergraduate students are excellent candidates for this position.

Responsibilities

• Take official cooperative weather observations for the National Weather Service.
• Assist with the production of a weekday television weather broadcast.
• Occasionally give tours to prospective students and their families.
• Weekend and break work are required.

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science is seeking students to work under the direction of William Syrett to take official cooperative weather observations for the National Weather Service consisting of daily temperature and precipitation records, assist with the production of a weekday television weather broadcast and occasionally give tours to prospective students and their families if interested. Weekend and break work are required. Meteorology undergraduate students are excellent candidates for this position.

Responsibilities

• Take official cooperative weather observations for the National Weather Service consisting of daily temperature and precipitation records.
• Assist with the production of a weekday television weather broadcast.
• Occasionally give tours to prospective students and their families if interested.
• Weekend and break work are required.

Qualifications

• Meteorology undergraduate students are excellent candidates for this position.

Requirements

• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Remote Work Policy

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.