Temporary Intern for Climate Assessments
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194601TMPosition Number
06ELW42Position Type
TemporaryEssential Job Duties
The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) in Asheville, NC is seeking a student intern to work remotely with the Institute and NOAA NCEI scientists on current projects.
Climate assessments summarize the science and impacts of climate change and are instrumental in communicating environmental information to a wide variety of audiences. This internship will involve the processing, interpretation, and communication of climate data in support of NOAA’s State Climate Summaries, the USGCRP Indicators Platform, and other assessment products.
This project will include elements such as:
Climate assessments summarize the science and impacts of climate change and are instrumental in communicating environmental information to a wide variety of audiences. This internship will involve the processing, interpretation, and communication of climate data in support of NOAA’s State Climate Summaries, the USGCRP Indicators Platform, and other assessment products.
This project will include elements such as:
- Identifying datasets appropriate for the development of climate indicators;
- Performing research on climate extremes, climate adaptation, and other climate-related topics;
- Generating figures and infographics to convey relevant climate information;
- Documenting metadata for scientific figures and datasets following current best practices;
- Contributing to written climate communications, including descriptive text and captions related to scientific figures.
Is Time Limited
YesIf Yes, Appointment Length
11 monthsJob City & State
Asheville, NCDepartment
NC Institute for Climate StudiesClassification Title
Temporary-Technical/ParaprofessionalWorking Title
Temporary Intern for Climate AssessmentsWork Schedule
10-20 hrs/wkMinimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalent, and college coursework pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental science, meteorology, atmospheric science, English, journalism, communications, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Department Required Skills
- Excellent written communication skills;
- The ability to multitask and meet deadlines;
- Willingness and ability to learn and apply new skills as needed;
- The ability to work independently and creatively;
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary academic program and actively pursuing a degree in environmental science, meteorology, atmospheric science, English, journalism, communications, or related field, with preference given to those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoAnticipated Hiring Range
$15-18/hr. DOQJob Open Date
08/28/2024Quick Link
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/207266AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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