National Weather Service Pittsburgh

Student Volunteer Program - Summer 2013

Have the opportunity to experience what a career
in the National Weather Service entails!

What will you do during your volunteer (unpaid) time?

• Gain familiarity with the forecast process for routine NWS public, river and aviation forecasts
• Complete and present an operationally-oriented project focused on local area research
• Apply classroom learning in an operational forecast setting
• Learn how to launch/conduct upper-air radiosonde observations
• Experience real-time severe weather operations at a forecast office
• Participate in external outreach - activities could include visiting a cooperative observation
  site, accompanying forecasters on a storm survey, staffing a NWS booth at local events

What types of (dedicated) students are we looking for?

• College students who are meteorology majors

-Rising juniors and seniors will be given preference, but rising sophomores and graduate
students also will be considered
-Students who are interested in a NWS career

• Students with flexible schedules

-  Volunteer shifts will be completed on weekdays
-  Volunteers will be expected to work 2 shifts per week

What does the application process involve?

• Applicants will be required to submit a resume, transcript (official or unofficial), application
  form and a brief cover letter that describes their motivation for applying
• Applications will be screened by NWS staff, with interviews for the top applicants

How do I submit an application?

• Application form can be found at this link or by email request
• Email your materials to matthew.kramar@noaa.gov, or mail your application materials to
  Student Volunteer Team c/o NWS Pittsburgh, 192 Shafer Rd, Moon Township, PA, 15108
• Applications are due Feb 22. Interviews will take place during early March
• Applicants will be notified of their status by the end of March

Questions can be sent to Matthew Kramar, Science & Operations Officer at matthew.kramar@noaa.gov.