Description

General 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 (PopEd) Program, starting in July 2026.

This position will help coordinate our annual, international student video contest for grades 6-12. Now in its 16th year, the World of 8 Billion contest asks students to create a short video 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.

        Communicating with teachers and students about the contest and submission process.

        Coordinating the staff judging process and recruiting and managing guest judges.

        Supporting the management of the World of 8 Billion mini grant opportunity for teachers.

        Assisting with the planning and facilitation of webinars 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 social media content about the contest and posting on PopEd’s channels (Facebook, BlueSky, and LinkedIn), with support from PopEd staff.

The Fellow will work as part of a dynamic team and support other program activities as needed, including writing blogs for the program website. 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: $28/hour ($2,100/pay period, before taxes) 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: jobs@popconnect.org. Note: Cover letters are required.

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.