Student Volunteer Program

Experience what a career in the National Weather Service entails!

Eligibility:

• College students entering their junior or senior year, or graduate students. Recent graduates will also be considered.
• Those who demonstrate strong interest in a National Weather Service career.
• Successful applicants will be subject to mandatory security and background checks.

Expectations/Outcomes:

• Gain familiarity with the process for generating routine NWS forecasts
• Experience and assist with real-time severe weather operations
• Participate in office outreach activities. NWS Flagstaff summer volunteers may take advantage of opportunities to visit neighboring NWS offices in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and/or Tucson as well.

Schedule:

• The program will last for approximately 8-12 weeks in a window from mid-June through mid-August.
• 2-3 shifts per week, approximately 10 hours per week. Shifts will mostly be during weekdays, but some weekend shifts may be accommodated.

How to Apply:

• To learn more on how to apply, click here. Note that this is an UNPAID position.

Questions may be sent via email to Andrew.Taylor@noaa.gov