Hands-on learning in an operational environment is an invaluable experience to start one’s career. Weather or Not, a leader in Midwest commercial weather services, is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented student that has an excellent understanding of Midwest weather patterns and forecasting tools.
The intern will work at Weather or Not’s high-tech weather center in Shawnee, KS. He or she will spend their time alongside experienced operational meteorologists, as well as working on various team projects. Few internships offer this much hands-on training.
Qualifications
- Working toward a B.S. or M.S. in Meteorology, some weather forecasting experience is a plus; Juniors/Seniors and/or graduate students are preferred
- Sound understanding of Midwest weather systems and excellent communication skills are a must
- Ability to work in a Windows environment is a must; working knowledge of Linux is preferred
- Experience with GEMPAK, GRAnalyst, Bufkit, and Python are a plus
- Other programming and web skills are a plus
- Knowledge of Air Quality Forecasting is a plus
This paid intern position is in a non-smoking environment. It pays $10 per hour. We require at least 10-20 hours of your time each week. Should you need time off for a summer vacation we are flexible. Previous interns have been invited to work part-time and some have secured full-time positions with Weather or Not.
Application Deadline is April 17, 2015
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, (including references) and transcripts to:
E-mail: brian@weatherornot.com
Mail:
Mr. Brian Koochel
Weather or Not, Inc.
6100 Neiman Road, Suite 200
Shawnee, KS 66203
Weather or Not, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer