Weather Observations & Broadcast Assistant (Co-op)

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

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.