Overview
Student Engagement Fellowship, Environmental Education Jobs in Washington, DC at Population Connection
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, starting in July, 2025.
This position will help coordinate our annual, international student video contest for grades 6-12. Now in its 15th 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. More information about the contest can be found at https://www.worldof8billion.org.
Fellowship responsibilities include:
· Sending outreach marketing (video submissions are due early March)
· Creating, revising, and updating content for the contest website, including blogs and an activism toolkit
· Communicating with teachers and students about the contest and submission process
· Coordinating the staff judging process and recruiting and managing guest judges
· Helping to manage the World of 8 Billion mini grant opportunity for teachers
· Supporting with the planning and facilitation of at least one webinar to support educators with the contest
· Prepping for the contest opening by writing topic overviews, aligning topics to curriculum standards, preparing marketing materials, and other updates as needed
· Creating content and posting on PopEd’s social media pages (Facebook, BlueSky, and LinkedIn), 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.
Requirements: 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 $2,100 before taxes—equivalent to $28/hr, plus competitive benefits package.
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).
Application Instructions: Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Population Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A full statement on the organization’s commitment to EOE and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and be found here.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor’s (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Washington, DC 20037 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20037
Title: Student Engagement Fellowship, Environmental Education
Company: Population Connection
Location: Washington, DC
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