Position description
About National Peace Corps Association (NPCA)
National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is a global alumni network representing nearly 250,000 Americans who have served in the U.S. Peace Corps across 144 countries since 1961. With over 80,000 members and growing, NPCA has been advocating at national and state levels to ensure a stronger and more effective agency since 1981.
Position Summary
The Editorial Fellow will play a key role in producing and curating content across NPCA’s media platforms, including WorldView magazine, digital newsletters, our website, and social media channels. This is an ideal opportunity for a person with strong journalism and digital media skills who is passionate about storytelling, global issues, and the Peace Corps community.
Details
- Duration: 4 months (September 2025 – December 2025)
- Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week
- Location: Remote or Washington, D.C.–based
- Compensation: $5,000 stipend
Key Responsibilities
- Research, write, and edit weekly news articles, feature stories, and profiles for WorldView magazine and NPCA website.
- Assist in planning, writing, and producing NPCA’s e-newsletters.
- Develop and maintain website content using WordPress.
- Create and schedule engaging content for NPCA’s social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, etc.).
- Copyedit and proofread content to ensure editorial accuracy and consistency.
- Design ads, graphics, and digital media content using tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Edit and prepare photo and video content for publication.
- Provide general editorial and production support to the communications team.
Qualifications
- At least 2-3 years of experience in journalism, editorial work, or digital content creation. (graduate students with relevant work experience and/or skills may be considered).
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro).
- Working knowledge of social media platforms and strategies (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook).
- Experience editing photos and video content for online and print.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and communicate effectively in a remote team setting.
- Familiarity with the Peace Corps community or international service a plus
Application instructions
To Apply
Submit a résumé, cover letter, and two samples of writing or editorial work (published articles, newsletters, or multimedia projects) to [email address] by [application deadline].
NPCA is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, to apply.
