Student Engagement Fellowship, Education

Position description

Population Connection, a national nonprofit organization working to educate the public about population and related environmental,

economic and social issues, seeks candidates for a 6-month, paid fellowship for its Population Education Program, January – June, 2024.

This position will help coordinate our annual, international student video contest for grades 6-12. Now in its 13th year, the World of 8 Billion contest asks students to create short videos explaining how population growth impacts one of three global challenges and offering an idea for a sustainable solution. The topics for the 2023-24 contest are: climate migration, health, and invasive species. More information about the contest can be found at https://www.worldof8billion.org/

Qualifications

Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in environmental and human population issues and K-12 education, and strong writing skills. B.A. or B.S. required. 

Compensation:

Bi-weekly stipend of $1,950, before taxes—equivalent to $26/hr. or $50,700, if calculated annually. Generous benefits package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, low premium health/dental insurance coverage, and 6% 401k match with immediate vesting. 

Location:

The Population Education Program team is based in Washington, DC and currently

works on a hybrid schedule (2 days in the office; 3 at home).

Fellowship responsibilities include:

Outreach marketing (video submissions are due early March)

Creating and revising content for the contest website, including blogs

Communication with teachers and students about the contest

Coordinating judging by staff and recruiting and managing guest judges 

Interviewing student winners and writing up their comments for the contest website

Administrating the awards process, including preparing certificates, writing letters to winners, and coordinating prizes

Working with press consultants once winners are determined in late spring

Creating content and posting on PopEd social media pages, with support from PopEd staff

The Fellow will work as part of a dynamic team on other program activities as needed, including writing blogs and supporting educational workshops/webinars. Detailed information about the Population Education Program can be found at www.populationeducation.org.

Application instructions

Instructions: Send resume and cover letter (required for consideration).