American Meteorological Society

Considering a career in the weather, water, and climate sciences? Our career guides and tools will help you learn more about all these vital and fascinating fields.

Career Guides

• AAAS/Science | Career Trends: Resources and Advice on the Basics

• AGU | Put Your Science to Work: The Take-Charge Career Guide for Scientists

• AMS

  • All About Careers in Meteorology

  • Eloquent Science: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Better Writer, Speaker, and Atmospheric Scientist

• AMS Board on Women and Minorities | Information for Minorities & Women

• Best Colleges | Women in STEM

• Bureau of Labor Statistics | Atmospheric Scientists, including Meteorologists

• CareerOneStop | Occupation Profile: Atmospheric and Space Scientists

• National Weather Service Requirements

• NOAA Careers

• UCAR | Careers in the Atmospheric Sciences

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Schools and Distance Learning Courses

• AMS | Distance Learning Courses

• NWA | Degree Programs in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science

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Atmospheric Science Internship and Mentorship Opportunities

• AMS Board for Private Sector Meteorologists | Private Sector Mentorship Program

• AMS Intern Board

• Institute for Broadening Participation | Atmospheric Sciences

• Mentoring365

• NASA Ames Education

• NOAA | Student Opportunities

• NWS | Student Employment Programs

• ORISE | Internships, Fellowships, & Research Opportunities

• SOARS (Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science)

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Career Videos/Webinars/Recorded Presentations

• AGI | An Introduction to Professional Writing for Geoscience Careers

• AMS Annual Meeting

  • Finding the Right Match: Tips on the Job Search and Application Process

  • Networking, Learning, and Expanding Your Horizon

• AMS Board for Private Sector Meteorologists

  • Mid-Career Transitions

  • Starting a Career in Meteorology (.pdf of presentation)

  • The Importance of Computer Programming in the Private Sector

• Women in Weather Google Hangout

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Job Boards

• AMS Job Board

• NWA Job Board

• NWS Job Board

• Broadcast meteorology job sites

  • Talent Dynamics | Job Listings

  • Sinclair Broadcast Group | Careers