Position Information Requisition Number Stu824P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Weather Center) Academic Year 2026-2027 Classification Student Worker Pay Rate Starting rate $9.00/hr Position Summary Information Hours per week Up to 20 hrs/week Days Worked Flexible Hours/Shift worked Flexible Posting Detail Information Job Summary/Basic Function Work with the Weather Center Director to create short- and longer-range weather forecasts for the Lower Susquehanna Valley, as well as short-term streaming videos Required Qualifications Meteorology Major Recommendation of the supervising Weather Center Director. Preferred Qualifications Job Duties Tasks may include but are not limited to: Mentor fellow shift members and non-lead forecasters Give thorough, in-depth map discussions when Weather Center Director is absent or if on an evening shift Assure the quality of all forecast products (i.e. preserve continuity when able, check for proper wording/spelling/grammar, confirm a professional WeatherLine recording, etc.) Assure timely issuance of the CWS forecast, both on Weather Information Center ( WIC ) website and WeatherLine phone recording. Answer calls into the Weather Center and field basic weather questions (pass on difficult forecast questions or media requests to the Weather Center Director) Report shift problems or other concerns to Weather Center Director Work with fellow students to create short-term streaming video forecasts and post to the WIC website Working Conditions and Physical Effort Ability to work with the equipment and materials provided . Posting Open Date 09/22/2026 Posting Close Date 11/06/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Cover letter and resume are not required. Driver's License background check is required if you are willing to drive for the department in a university vehicle.