Weather Observer & Broadcast Assistant (Co-op)

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science is seeking students to take official cooperative weather observations for the National Weather Service, recording daily temperature and precipitation.

The role also includes assisting with a weekday television weather broadcast and, if interested, giving tours to prospective students and their families. Weekend and break work are required; meteorology undergraduates are ideal candidates for this position.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Meteorology required or preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability desired.

Responsibilities

• Take official cooperative weather observations for the National Weather Service, recording daily temperature and precipitation.
• Assist with the production of a weekday television weather broadcast.
• Give tours to prospective students and their families when needed.

Education

Undergraduate in Meteorology

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science is seeking students to take official cooperative weather observations for the National Weather Service, recording daily temperature and precipitation.

The role also includes assisting with a weekday television weather broadcast and, if interested, giving tours to prospective students and their families. Weekend and break work are required; meteorology undergraduates are ideal candidates for this position.