Tower Worker Part-Time Assistant

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College seeks undergraduate students for the Spring 2027 cooperative weather observation program. You will record daily temperature and precipitation for the National Weather Service and help produce a weekday TV weather segment.

Weekend and break work is required; tours for prospective students may be offered. Meteorology undergrads are ideal candidates for this hands-on, campus-based position.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student.
• Must be enrolled in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science.

Responsibilities

• Take official cooperative weather observations daily and record temperature and precipitation.
• Assist with production of a weekday TV weather broadcast.
• Occasionally give tours to prospective students and families.
• Weekend and break work are required.

Education

Undergraduate student in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science is seeking students to work in the 2027 spring semester 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.

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