Job Description

A Weather Observer's principal role is weather observation - the collection of hourly weather data at the summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire. Assigned to one of two shifts, the Observer helps operate the remote weather station by rotating an eight (8) day on six (6) day off schedule, changing shifts on Wednesdays. Working holidays and weekends over scheduled shifts is required. An Observer reports directly to the Summit Operations Manager and additionally takes direction from the assigned Shift Leader. Responsibilities include helping to maintain the summit facility, providing hospitality to visitors and members, and the overall quality of our data gathering and dissemination. A secondary set of responsibilities is assigned based on open or needed integral roles (Education, Technology, Research, and Meteorology). This position indirectly assists many other departments and positions on and off the summit within the Observatory.

The Weather Observer/Education Specialist works on the summit and is responsible for providing educational outreach to the public through on-site and virtual educational programs, tours and media attention, as well as performing all duties of a Weather Observer. The Weather Observer/Education Specialist collaborates on the planning, creation, promotion, and implementation of informative and engaging presentations. He/she is the most visible individual on the summit crew when on the mountain and is the "public face" of the Mount Washington Observatory. The Weather Observer/Education Specialist reports directly to the Summit Operations Manager for weather observing duties and directly to the Director of Science & Education for education specialist-related tasks.

Basic Responsibilities

A Weather Observer is responsible for shift activities on the summit including, but not limited to:

Obtain and record hourly weather observations to the National Weather Service

Perform attentive quality checks on daily weather data

Create and publish informative and detailed forecasts

Disseminate current weather conditions through various means of communication

Support all partner projects under the auspices of Summit operations as needed

Interact professionally with scientific, educational, and other expert communities

Converse with media, members, volunteers, and the public through all forms of communication

Promote and partake in ongoing fundraising efforts

Engage all summit trips and visitors accompanying them

Assist in the training of new interns and staff in all aspects of operations

Maintain and calibrate weather instrumentation and data systems

Record weather data using written and digital forms, paper charts, and databases as appropriate

Contribute to building upkeep through seasonal preparation, snow removal, and monitoring

Ensure a clean, neat, and orderly facility and living space

Write articles for the Observatory's bulletin, Windswept

Competence in troubleshooting basic IT issues

Work with other departments as needed

If you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or other related field and seek a challenging opportunity at a fast-paced non-profit organization, please submit your resume and cover letter. A full job description is available for viewing at https://www.mountwashington.org/about-us/careers-and-internships/default.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person