Comic Book Writer (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise, New York, NY, United States
Comic Book Writer (Volunteer)
Organization:
Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location:
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type:
Volunteer
Reports To:
Senior Director, PromisePages / Creative Writing
Works Closely With:
Illustrators, Story Editors, Animation & Media Teams, PromisePress
About Mentor A Promise:
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, and community. Through storytelling and creative expression, MAP helps young people see themselves reflected in narratives of dignity, imagination, and possibility.
About PromiseStories | Creative Storytelling:
PromiseStories is MAP’s storytelling ecosystem spanning books, comics, animation, podcasts, and digital media. The division develops original narratives that elevate youth voice, explore identity, and transform lived experience into meaningful creative work.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Comic Book Writer to develop original comic narratives that reflect MAP’s mission and engage young readers through visual storytelling. This role focuses on crafting compelling scripts, characters, and story arcs that can be translated into illustrated and animated formats. The ideal candidate understands how to write for sequential art and enjoys collaborating closely with illustrators and creative teams.
Key Responsibilities
Write comic scripts, including dialogue, panel descriptions, and scene direction
Develop original characters, story arcs, and narrative concepts
Collaborate with illustrators and artists to bring stories to life visually
Contribute to storyboarding and narrative pacing
Adapt stories for multiple formats (print, digital, animation) when needed
Ensure stories are age-appropriate, culturally responsive, and dignity-centered
Participate in creative brainstorming and editorial sessions
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace
Qualifications Required
Strong storytelling and writing skills
Understanding of comic book or graphic novel scripting
Ability to write visually and think in sequences and panels
Strong collaboration skills with creative teams
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
Preferred
Experience writing comics, graphic novels, or visual scripts
Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating narrative work
Interest in youth storytelling, identity, and social impact themes
Experience working with illustrators or animation 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
Experience creating original comic content for a mission‑driven organization
Collaboration with illustrators, writers, and creative directors
Professional references and letters of recommendation
Opportunity to publish meaningful stories that reach young audiences
A meaningful role shaping narratives that inspire imagination and identity
How To Apply Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant writing experience and interest in MAP’s mission
Writing samples or portfolio (preferred)
Help create stories that live between panels—where imagination, identity, and possibility come to life.
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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Organization:
Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location:
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type:
Volunteer
Reports To:
Senior Director, PromisePages / Creative Writing
Works Closely With:
Illustrators, Story Editors, Animation & Media Teams, PromisePress
About Mentor A Promise:
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, and community. Through storytelling and creative expression, MAP helps young people see themselves reflected in narratives of dignity, imagination, and possibility.
About PromiseStories | Creative Storytelling:
PromiseStories is MAP’s storytelling ecosystem spanning books, comics, animation, podcasts, and digital media. The division develops original narratives that elevate youth voice, explore identity, and transform lived experience into meaningful creative work.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Comic Book Writer to develop original comic narratives that reflect MAP’s mission and engage young readers through visual storytelling. This role focuses on crafting compelling scripts, characters, and story arcs that can be translated into illustrated and animated formats. The ideal candidate understands how to write for sequential art and enjoys collaborating closely with illustrators and creative teams.
Key Responsibilities
Write comic scripts, including dialogue, panel descriptions, and scene direction
Develop original characters, story arcs, and narrative concepts
Collaborate with illustrators and artists to bring stories to life visually
Contribute to storyboarding and narrative pacing
Adapt stories for multiple formats (print, digital, animation) when needed
Ensure stories are age-appropriate, culturally responsive, and dignity-centered
Participate in creative brainstorming and editorial sessions
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace
Qualifications Required
Strong storytelling and writing skills
Understanding of comic book or graphic novel scripting
Ability to write visually and think in sequences and panels
Strong collaboration skills with creative teams
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
Preferred
Experience writing comics, graphic novels, or visual scripts
Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating narrative work
Interest in youth storytelling, identity, and social impact themes
Experience working with illustrators or animation 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
Experience creating original comic content for a mission‑driven organization
Collaboration with illustrators, writers, and creative directors
Professional references and letters of recommendation
Opportunity to publish meaningful stories that reach young audiences
A meaningful role shaping narratives that inspire imagination and identity
How To Apply Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant writing experience and interest in MAP’s mission
Writing samples or portfolio (preferred)
Help create stories that live between panels—where imagination, identity, and possibility come to life.
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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