HR Recruitment & Volunteer Engagement Specialist (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise, New York, New York, us, 10261
HR Recruitment & Volunteer Engagement Specialist (Volunteer)
Location: Remote (with potential NYC-based collaboration)
Type: Volunteer
About Mentor A Promise Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a youth-centered nonprofit dedicated to supporting students ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, social-emotional learning, academic enrichment, and creative expression, we create safe, consistent, and empowering spaces for young people to grow, thrive, and succeed. We believe every child deserves a promise kept — and we work every day to make that promise real.
Role Overview We are seeking a Volunteer HR Recruitment & Volunteer Engagement Specialist to lead MAP’s efforts in attracting, onboarding, and retaining dedicated volunteers. This role will focus on recruitment outreach, candidate screening, and volunteer recognition while ensuring all HR processes are aligned with MAP’s mission and culture. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, a passion for people-centered work, and experience supporting volunteer-driven organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse volunteers
Post and manage job descriptions across platforms (Idealist, LinkedIn, and similar outlets)
Screen applications, coordinate interviews, and support selection processes
Collaborate with HR leadership to refine onboarding, training, and orientation programs
Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations to expand outreach
Track volunteer engagement, hours, and retention data
Coordinate recognition initiatives and events to celebrate volunteer contributions
Provide support and serve as a point of contact for volunteers throughout their service
Requirements
Experience in HR, recruitment, volunteer management, or nonprofit administration
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse groups of people
Familiarity with recruitment tools and volunteer platforms
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail)
Commitment to MAP’s mission and values
Preferred Skills
Experience managing or supporting volunteer programs in nonprofits
Knowledge of HR compliance and onboarding best practicesFamiliarity with CRM or volunteer management systems
Event coordination or volunteer recognition experience
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience leading volunteer recruitment and engagement for a growing nonprofit
Opportunities to strengthen HR, outreach, and people management skills
Collaboration with a mission-driven and passionate leadership team
Direct contribution to sustaining the volunteer base that powers MAP’s work
Letters of recommendation and professional references for future opportunities
How to Apply Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.
For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at
hr@mentorapromise.org .
Help us build and sustain a strong volunteer community that keeps MAP’s promise of mentorship, education, and hope alive for NYC youth.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, our volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals who are based in the United States. This limitation is due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements associated with our work. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.
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Location: Remote (with potential NYC-based collaboration)
Type: Volunteer
About Mentor A Promise Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a youth-centered nonprofit dedicated to supporting students ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, social-emotional learning, academic enrichment, and creative expression, we create safe, consistent, and empowering spaces for young people to grow, thrive, and succeed. We believe every child deserves a promise kept — and we work every day to make that promise real.
Role Overview We are seeking a Volunteer HR Recruitment & Volunteer Engagement Specialist to lead MAP’s efforts in attracting, onboarding, and retaining dedicated volunteers. This role will focus on recruitment outreach, candidate screening, and volunteer recognition while ensuring all HR processes are aligned with MAP’s mission and culture. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, a passion for people-centered work, and experience supporting volunteer-driven organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse volunteers
Post and manage job descriptions across platforms (Idealist, LinkedIn, and similar outlets)
Screen applications, coordinate interviews, and support selection processes
Collaborate with HR leadership to refine onboarding, training, and orientation programs
Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations to expand outreach
Track volunteer engagement, hours, and retention data
Coordinate recognition initiatives and events to celebrate volunteer contributions
Provide support and serve as a point of contact for volunteers throughout their service
Requirements
Experience in HR, recruitment, volunteer management, or nonprofit administration
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse groups of people
Familiarity with recruitment tools and volunteer platforms
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail)
Commitment to MAP’s mission and values
Preferred Skills
Experience managing or supporting volunteer programs in nonprofits
Knowledge of HR compliance and onboarding best practicesFamiliarity with CRM or volunteer management systems
Event coordination or volunteer recognition experience
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience leading volunteer recruitment and engagement for a growing nonprofit
Opportunities to strengthen HR, outreach, and people management skills
Collaboration with a mission-driven and passionate leadership team
Direct contribution to sustaining the volunteer base that powers MAP’s work
Letters of recommendation and professional references for future opportunities
How to Apply Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.
For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at
hr@mentorapromise.org .
Help us build and sustain a strong volunteer community that keeps MAP’s promise of mentorship, education, and hope alive for NYC youth.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, our volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals who are based in the United States. This limitation is due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements associated with our work. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.
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