Advocacy Communications Coordinator (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise, New York, New York, us, 10261
Advocacy Communications Coordinator (Volunteer)
PromisePublic | Advocacy Communications Team
Organization:
Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location:
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type:
Volunteer
Works Closely With:
Senior Director of Advocacy, Policy & Public Engagement; Communications & Marketing Teams; Legal & Compliance
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, social‑emotional learning (SEL), creative expression, and community‑based programs. MAP engages in responsible advocacy to improve systems impacting children and families while ensuring compliance with nonprofit and lobbying regulations.
About The Advocacy Communications Team
The Advocacy Communications Team ensures that MAP’s policy and advocacy messaging is clear, ethical, and aligned with organizational priorities. The team supports policy initiatives, public campaigns, and stakeholder engagement while maintaining compliance and protecting public trust.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Advocacy Communications Coordinator to support the development and alignment of advocacy messaging across policy initiatives and public communications. This role helps ensure external communications reflect MAP’s advocacy goals while remaining accurate, compliant, and respectful. The Advocacy Communications Coordinator works closely with advocacy, communications, and legal teams to prepare, review, and maintain messaging standards.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain general advocacy communications standards and guidance documents
Develop messaging strategies for policy initiatives, press releases, op‑eds, and public campaigns
Collaborate with advocacy team groups to prepare and review external communications
Ensure advocacy messaging aligns with policy priorities and organizational values
Support compliance by ensuring communications avoid prohibited lobbying or misrepresentation
Assist in coordinating messaging across campaigns and public engagement efforts
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace
Qualifications
Strong writing and editing skills
Interest in advocacy, public policy, or nonprofit communications
Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, accessible messaging
Strong organizational and collaboration skills
Attention to detail and comfort working with sensitive topics
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity‑centered values
Preferred Skills
Experience in communications, public policy, journalism, or advocacy
Familiarity with nonprofit communications or compliance considerations
Experience drafting or reviewing public‑facing materials
Comfort collaborating with cross‑functional teams
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred
Fully remote with optional NYC‑based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Hands‑on experience in advocacy communications and policy messaging
Collaboration with advocacy, communications, and legal teams
Professional references and letters of recommendation
Insight into ethical nonprofit advocacy and public engagement
A meaningful role supporting systems change for children and families
How To Apply Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant communications or advocacy experience and interest in MAP’s mission
For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at
hr@mentorapromise.org .
Help ensure MAP’s advocacy communications are clear, ethical, and aligned—so our public voice supports meaningful, responsible change.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data‑privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.
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PromisePublic | Advocacy Communications Team
Organization:
Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location:
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type:
Volunteer
Works Closely With:
Senior Director of Advocacy, Policy & Public Engagement; Communications & Marketing Teams; Legal & Compliance
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, social‑emotional learning (SEL), creative expression, and community‑based programs. MAP engages in responsible advocacy to improve systems impacting children and families while ensuring compliance with nonprofit and lobbying regulations.
About The Advocacy Communications Team
The Advocacy Communications Team ensures that MAP’s policy and advocacy messaging is clear, ethical, and aligned with organizational priorities. The team supports policy initiatives, public campaigns, and stakeholder engagement while maintaining compliance and protecting public trust.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Advocacy Communications Coordinator to support the development and alignment of advocacy messaging across policy initiatives and public communications. This role helps ensure external communications reflect MAP’s advocacy goals while remaining accurate, compliant, and respectful. The Advocacy Communications Coordinator works closely with advocacy, communications, and legal teams to prepare, review, and maintain messaging standards.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain general advocacy communications standards and guidance documents
Develop messaging strategies for policy initiatives, press releases, op‑eds, and public campaigns
Collaborate with advocacy team groups to prepare and review external communications
Ensure advocacy messaging aligns with policy priorities and organizational values
Support compliance by ensuring communications avoid prohibited lobbying or misrepresentation
Assist in coordinating messaging across campaigns and public engagement efforts
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace
Qualifications
Strong writing and editing skills
Interest in advocacy, public policy, or nonprofit communications
Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, accessible messaging
Strong organizational and collaboration skills
Attention to detail and comfort working with sensitive topics
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity‑centered values
Preferred Skills
Experience in communications, public policy, journalism, or advocacy
Familiarity with nonprofit communications or compliance considerations
Experience drafting or reviewing public‑facing materials
Comfort collaborating with cross‑functional teams
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred
Fully remote with optional NYC‑based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Hands‑on experience in advocacy communications and policy messaging
Collaboration with advocacy, communications, and legal teams
Professional references and letters of recommendation
Insight into ethical nonprofit advocacy and public engagement
A meaningful role supporting systems change for children and families
How To Apply Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant communications or advocacy experience and interest in MAP’s mission
For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at
hr@mentorapromise.org .
Help ensure MAP’s advocacy communications are clear, ethical, and aligned—so our public voice supports meaningful, responsible change.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data‑privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.
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