2016 Summer Paid Programming Internship
Do you have a passion for weather? Are you seeking a great work environment to demonstrate your programming skills? Weather or Not, a leader in Midwest commercial weather services, is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented student with proven computing and programming skills, great analytical ability and the willingness to work in a genuine team based environment.
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 Computer Science, some weather forecasting experience is a plus; Juniors/Seniors and/or graduate students are preferred
- Thorough knowledge and experience in Windows and Linux environments
- Ability to find solutions to common software/hardware problems
- Experience with programming and database management (i.e. C++, C#, Java, PEARL, PHP, Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.)
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task under pressure while maintaining a calm demeanor
- Passion for weather
Preferred
- Develop, edit, test and maintain a professional web page
- Experience with Microsoft .NET Framework coding
- Experience with ArcGIS, ESRI or other GIS software
- Innovative thinking with developing digital solutions to solve weather impact problems
This paid intern position is in a non-smoking environment. We require a minimum of 20 hours each week. Previous interns have been invited to work part-time and some have secured full-time positions with Weather or Not.
2016 Summer Paid Weather Internship
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 required
- Ability to work in a Windows environment is a must; working knowledge of Linux is preferred
- Experience with GEMPAK, GRAnalyst, GREarth, and Bufkit are a plus
- Experience with programming and database management is preferred (i.e. C++, C#, Java, PEARL, PHP, Python, MATLAB, SQL, R, etc.)
- Experience in developing a WRF model, weather apps, and/or web-based weather solutions is a plus
This paid intern position is in a non-smoking environment. We require a minimum of 20 hours each week. Previous interns have been invited to work part-time and some have secured full-time positions with Weather or Not.
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, (including references) and transcripts to:
E-mail: sully@weatherornot.com OR Mail: Mr. Sullivan Brown
Subject: Weather Internship Weather or Not, Inc.
6100 Neiman Road, Suite 200
Shawnee, KS 66203
Weather or Not, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer