Government Relations Lead (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise, New York, NY, United States
Government Relations Lead (Volunteer)
Organization
Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type
Volunteer (Leadership Role)
Reports To
Chief of Public Affairs & Policy
Works Closely With
Policy Team, Advocacy & Systems Change Team, Public Trust Leadership
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. Our work centers dignity, equity, and accountability—fostering resilience and opening pathways to stability, opportunity, and hope. Systems change is essential to our mission. Government partnerships and public policy advocacy are critical levers in advancing housing stability, educational access, and youth opportunity.
About PromisePublic | Advocacy & Government Relations PromisePublic leads MAP’s advocacy, policy engagement, and public affairs strategy. The division ensures MAP’s voice in legislative and executive spaces reflects lived experience, ethical engagement, and compliance with nonprofit regulations.
Role Overview We are seeking a
Government Relations Lead
to design and execute MAP’s state and local government engagement strategy. This role builds and maintains relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, agencies, and coalitions to advance MAP’s policy priorities. The Government Relations Lead ensures advocacy efforts are strategic, coordinated, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.
Time Commitment & Expectations
Approximately 5–7 hours per week
Read and respond to emails at least once every other day
Attend a weekly one-hour team meeting
Key Responsibilities
Map and maintain relationships with elected officials, agencies, and legislative bodies
Coordinate legislative briefings, meetings, and testimony
Represent MAP at hearings and public forums when appropriate
Develop and execute a comprehensive local and/or state government relations strategy
Collaborate with policy team to inform lobbying, coalition-building, and relationship strategy
Ensure compliance with government relations, lobbying, and testimony authorization requirements
Monitor relevant legislative developments and public funding opportunities
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace
Qualifications Required
Background in public policy, government relations, or legislative affairs
Strong public speaking and relationship-building skills
Ability to apply policy analysis to inform strategic government engagement
Strong writing and communication skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and systems change
Preferred
Familiarity with public funding mechanisms and budget processes
Experience testifying at hearings or briefing policymakers
Experience working with coalitions or advocacy networks
Experience navigating nonprofit lobbying compliance frameworks
Commitment
Volunteer leadership role
Approximately 5–7 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Remote with occasional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Leadership experience in government relations and advocacy
Opportunity to influence policy impacting youth and housing stability
Collaboration with executive and policy leadership
Professional references and letters of recommendation
Meaningful role advancing equity-centered systems change
How To Apply Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant government relations or policy experience and interest in MAP’s mission
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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Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type
Volunteer (Leadership Role)
Reports To
Chief of Public Affairs & Policy
Works Closely With
Policy Team, Advocacy & Systems Change Team, Public Trust Leadership
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. Our work centers dignity, equity, and accountability—fostering resilience and opening pathways to stability, opportunity, and hope. Systems change is essential to our mission. Government partnerships and public policy advocacy are critical levers in advancing housing stability, educational access, and youth opportunity.
About PromisePublic | Advocacy & Government Relations PromisePublic leads MAP’s advocacy, policy engagement, and public affairs strategy. The division ensures MAP’s voice in legislative and executive spaces reflects lived experience, ethical engagement, and compliance with nonprofit regulations.
Role Overview We are seeking a
Government Relations Lead
to design and execute MAP’s state and local government engagement strategy. This role builds and maintains relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, agencies, and coalitions to advance MAP’s policy priorities. The Government Relations Lead ensures advocacy efforts are strategic, coordinated, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.
Time Commitment & Expectations
Approximately 5–7 hours per week
Read and respond to emails at least once every other day
Attend a weekly one-hour team meeting
Key Responsibilities
Map and maintain relationships with elected officials, agencies, and legislative bodies
Coordinate legislative briefings, meetings, and testimony
Represent MAP at hearings and public forums when appropriate
Develop and execute a comprehensive local and/or state government relations strategy
Collaborate with policy team to inform lobbying, coalition-building, and relationship strategy
Ensure compliance with government relations, lobbying, and testimony authorization requirements
Monitor relevant legislative developments and public funding opportunities
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace
Qualifications Required
Background in public policy, government relations, or legislative affairs
Strong public speaking and relationship-building skills
Ability to apply policy analysis to inform strategic government engagement
Strong writing and communication skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and systems change
Preferred
Familiarity with public funding mechanisms and budget processes
Experience testifying at hearings or briefing policymakers
Experience working with coalitions or advocacy networks
Experience navigating nonprofit lobbying compliance frameworks
Commitment
Volunteer leadership role
Approximately 5–7 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Remote with occasional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Leadership experience in government relations and advocacy
Opportunity to influence policy impacting youth and housing stability
Collaboration with executive and policy leadership
Professional references and letters of recommendation
Meaningful role advancing equity-centered systems change
How To Apply Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant government relations or policy experience and interest in MAP’s mission
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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