Millersville University
Administration/Managerment

Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Weather Center) Academic Year 2026-2027

Deadline
Nov 06, 2026
Closing in 45 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 22, 2026
Offered salary$9.00/hr

About the role

Millersville University Employment Site | Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Weather Center) Academic Year 2026-2027

Student Worker - Earth Sciences (Weather Center) Academic Year 2026-2027

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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.

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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.
Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/15652

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents
  1. Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * What days/hours are you available to work?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * What is your current major/minor?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
    • YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
    • IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
    • No.
  5. * Do you have a driver's license? Describe your comfort level and willingness to drive a university vehicle (mini-van) for events, activities, and field trips.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Do you have the recommendation of the supervising Weather Center Director?
    • YES
    • NO

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