The Blue Hill Observatory occasionally has paid and volunteer positions available for students and adults. Positions vary and often support our observation program, public tours, education programs, gift shop, and public relations. See the listings below or Contact Us for more information.
Career Opportunities
No Positions Available at This Time
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Tour Guide
Get trained to give public tours of the Observatory’s weather observation station — a National Historic Landmark and 1 of only 11 “Centennial Observing Stations” in the country. Volunteers in this role will be trained on a variety of tours and the Observatory’s expansive history. This opportunity offers flexible hours ranging from 3 to 12 hours per week, depending on your schedule and our seasonal needs. Consider volunteering if you are eager to connect the public to this historic site or have a passion for weather, atmospheric science or education. For more information on this volunteer opportunity, click here.
Volunteers must successfully complete a CORI/SORI Background Check, be able to climb three flights of stairs regularly and be available for one volunteer training (March 8, March 23 or individually scheduled). Applications are due March 1, 2025 at 5 PM.
Interested volunteers should submit their application on VolunteerMatch.
Internships (high school and college students)
We are always happy to receive applications from intern candidates. Share your experience and build on-the-job skills through one of our internship programs. Choose from one of our specific internship opportunities such as: Weather Observation, Public Relations, Environmental Education, Operations, and Research. Submit your application here or email education@bluehill.org for more information about our current opportunities and openings.
