Student Weather Forecaster — Flexible Hours

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University seeks a Student Worker for Earth Sciences (Weather Center) to assist in creating weather forecasts for the Lower Susquehanna Valley and producing short-term streaming videos.

The position supports the Weather Center Director, requires a Meteorology major, up to 20 hours per week, starting rate of $9.00 per hour, with a flexible schedule and potential for additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a Meteorology major.
• Recommendation of the supervising Weather Center Director.

Responsibilities

• Mentor fellow shift members and non-lead forecasters.
• Give thorough, in-depth map discussions when Weather Center Director is absent or if on an evening shift.
• Assure the quality of all forecast products (continuity, wording, grammar; WeatherLine recording).
• Assure timely issuance of the CWS forecast on the Weather Information Center (WIC) website and WeatherLine phone.
• Answer calls into the Weather Center and field basic weather questions (pass on difficult queries).
• Report shift problems or other concerns to Weather Center Director.
• Work with fellow students to create short-term streaming video forecasts and post to the WIC website.

Skills

Meteorology

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Meteorology Major

Job description

Millersville University seeks a Student Worker for Earth Sciences (Weather Center) to assist in creating weather forecasts for the Lower Susquehanna Valley and producing short-term streaming videos.

The position supports the Weather Center Director, requires a Meteorology major, up to 20 hours per week, starting rate of $9.00 per hour, with a flexible schedule and potential for additional responsibilities.