Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Weather Center) Academic Year 2026-2027

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

Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Weather Center) Academic Year 2026-2027

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number Stu824P

Position Type

Position Type Student Worker

Department

Department Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Job Title Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Weather Center) Academic Year 2026-2027

Classification

Classification Student Worker

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starting rate $9.00/hr

Hours per week

Up to 20 hrs/week

Days Worked

Flexible

Hours/Shift worked

Flexible

Job Summary/Basic Function

Work with the Weather Center Director to create short- and longer-range weather forecasts for the Lower Susquehanna Valley, as well as short-term streaming videos

Required Qualifications

Meteorology Major
Recommendation of the supervising Weather Center Director.

Job Duties

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• 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 (i.e. preserve continuity when able, check for proper wording/spelling/grammar, confirm a professional WeatherLine recording, etc.)
• Assure timely issuance of the CWS forecast, both on Weather Information Center ( WIC ) website and WeatherLine phone recording.
• Answer calls into the Weather Center and field basic weather questions (pass on difficult forecast questions or media requests to the Weather Center Director)
• 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

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Ability to work with the equipment and materials provided .

Posting Open Date

09/22/2026

Posting Close Date

11/06/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter and resume are not required.
Driver’s License background check is required if you are willing to drive for the department in a university vehicle.