The Student Volunteer Program involves working with the NWS Weather Forecast Office in Jacksonville, FL. The selected student volunteer will have the opportunity to work on a research project, shadow NWS forecasters, learn about operational forecasting, and/or assist with one of our team's (Science Technology and Training, Operations or Decision Support Services) goals. The selected student will also have a mix of other in-person experiences (participating in an outreach event, seeing the radar, going on an Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) preventative maintenance trip, etc.). The selected student will also be assigned a mentor to work with.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in meteorology or a related field
(such as atmospheric science, environmental science, climatology, hydrology, etc.)
Be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution (at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale)
The volunteer will work in-person shifts between 8-15 hours per week. The volunteer can occasionally work virtually if they choose.
Your application must include the following:
Your application may also include up to 3 supporting documents (such as a cover letter, letters of reference, or a writing sample).
NWS and NOAA offer several student opportunities, including paid student internships through the Pathways Program and undergraduate scholarships through the Hollings Scholarship Program.
Students are welcome to schedule a tour of the office or a shadow a shift, where they can watch a weather balloon launch and see the forecast process in action. Please send an email to the point of contact below for more information.
For more information or questions, please contact:
Student Volunteer Coordinator: Kirsten Chaney (kirsten.chaney@noaa.gov)
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