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 fellowship in its Population Education (PopEd) Program. This position will focus on the development of Population Education teaching resources for K-12 classrooms and will support other program activities as needed.
Fellowship responsibilities include:
- Assisting with research to support the update of the World Population video.
- Developing new middle and high school level lesson plans on topics related to population, society, and the environment.
- Working with program staff to revise teacher resources as needed, including reviewing standards matches, adapting resources for specific courses or geographic locations, etc.
- Writing blogs on education trends and population-related topics for the program website.
- Assisting with the recruitment process for PopEd’s volunteer network of teacher-trainers.
The Fellow will work as part of a dynamic team. 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, experience and/or understanding of K-12 education, and strong research and writing skills. B.A. or B.S. required. Teaching experience strongly preferred.
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 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.
Requirements
Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in environmental and human population issues, experience and/or understanding of K-12 education, and strong research and writing skills. B.A. or B.S. required. Teaching experience strongly preferred.
Our population passed the 8 billion mark in 2022, and we are on track to exceed 10 billion in the second half of this century. Our massive numbers and our unsustainable consumption harm the planet, perpetuate poverty, and compromise public health.
Population Connection raises awareness about the impacts of global population growth on our environment and human well-being. We make the connection between advancing reproductive rights and health and preserving the natural world.
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