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Amarillo, TX
Weather Forecast Office
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NWS Student Volunteer Program Summer 2024 Session - Announcement |
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Applications Due Friday 5 April 2024 Selections Made by Friday 19 April 2024
Gain Invaluable Experience in the National Weather Service!
Experience what a career in the National Weather Service entails! Apply to our summer volunteer program and gain real-world operational meteorology experience.
Outcomes You will: develop an understanding of the culture, responsibilities, and services of the WFO; complete operational training; assist the WFO in providing real-time operational services to its customers; complete a (small) research project that benefits the student and WFO; participate in office outreach activities; receive career counseling; possibly visit other nearby WFOs. Current students may elect to receive credit for the volunteer program and should consult with appropriate university officials.
Schedule The start/end dates and daily hours are flexible. See below. While some portions may be completed virtually, this is an in-person opportunity.
WFO Amarillo, TX Dates: Jun 3 to Aug 30 Hours: 2PM - 6PM |
Eligibility To qualify, applicants must be an undergraduate student or graduate student in good academic standing or a recent graduate (within the past 12 months). Applicants should be pursuing a meteorology or related physical science degree or an IT-related degree. All volunteers are subject to a mandatory security background check. This position is unpaid.
Application The selection process will be competitive. Applicants must submit 1) a resume, 2) a single-page cover letter expressing interests and motivation, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) one letter of reference (academic). Interviews may be conducted.
Send applications and questions to:
WFO Amarillo, TX aaron.ward@noaa.gov |
Additional NWS student opportunities can be found here.
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Amarillo, TX
1900 English Road
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 335-1121
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