Heat will build over the Intermountain West and the Southwest the next couple of days. Lightning from dry thunderstorms can create new fire starts and combined with gusty winds may cause a fire to rapidly grow in Oregon and northern California. Elevated fire weather conditions are also expected in the Great Basin. Flash flooding will be possible in Arizona and west Texas, especially in burn scars. Read More >
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NWS Student Volunteer Program Summer 2025 Session - Closed |
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Applications Due Friday 4 April 2025 Selections Made by Friday 18 April 2025
*Due to recent staffing changes, the summer 2025 volunteer session has been cancelled.*
Original Announcement:
Gain Invaluable Experience in the National Weather Service!
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. This is an in-person opportunity.
WFO Amarillo, TX Dates: Jun 1 to Aug 30 Hours: Flexible |
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.