Student Programs

Applications Due Friday 22 March 2024                Selections Made by Friday 5 April 2024

Experience what a career in the National Weather Service entails!

Experience what a career in the National Weather Service entails! Apply to our summer volunteer program and gain real-world operational meteorology experience. Opportunities are available at the NOAA/National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) in Flagstaff, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, and Phoenix, AZ.

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 and vary from office to office. See below.

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 or have a degree in meteorology that meets the U.S. Government Series 1340 requirements (link) or a degree in hydrology that meets the 1315 requirements (link). 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:

Additional NOAA/NWS student opportunities can be found here.