Art Director (Volunteer) Job at Mentor A Promise in New York
Mentor A Promise, New York, NY, United States
Description
Art Director (Volunteer)
Organization
Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type
Volunteer (Senior Creative Leadership Role)
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a NYC-based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression. At MAP, art is not decorative — it is how children process their experiences, feel seen, and imagine possibility.
Our visual storytelling shapes how young people experience safety, dignity, and belonging across books, media, classrooms, and public spaces.
Role Overview
The
Art Director
leads MAP’s visual language across all platforms — including children’s books, educational materials, film, digital media, and brand storytelling. This role ensures that MAP’s visual identity is
trauma-informed, culturally responsive, emotionally safe, and creatively strong .
The Art Director sets aesthetic standards, mentors illustrators, and designers, and works closely with writers, filmmakers, educators, and communications teams to make sure every visual element reflects MAP’s values and mission.
Key Responsibilities
Set and maintain MAP’s overall visual style and creative standards
Lead art direction for children’s books, curriculum, film, and digital media
Ensure artwork is trauma-informed, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate
Guide illustrators, designers, and creative volunteers
Review layouts, storyboards, and final artwork for quality and consistency
Collaborate with editorial, education, and media teams
Support production-ready files for print, video, and digital platforms
Qualifications
Professional experience in illustration, design, art direction, or visual storytelling
Strong eye for composition, color, and emotional tone
Ability to give clear, supportive creative feedback
Experience working across multiple media formats
Deep respect for child-centered and trauma-informed storytelling
Alignment with MAP’s mission and values
Preferred Skills
Experience in children’s publishing, education, or social-impact media
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, or similar tools
Experience mentoring or leading creative teams
Background in culturally responsive design
Commitment
Volunteer leadership role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Senior-level creative leadership experience
The opportunity to shape art that reaches children in real need
Collaboration with writers, educators, and filmmakers
Professional recognition and letters of recommendation
A lasting creative legacy in books and programs that bring comfort and hope
How To Apply
Interested candidates should
apply directly through Idealist .
Help shape the visual world where children feel seen, safe, and inspired.
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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Art Director (Volunteer)
Organization
Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type
Volunteer (Senior Creative Leadership Role)
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a NYC-based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression. At MAP, art is not decorative — it is how children process their experiences, feel seen, and imagine possibility.
Our visual storytelling shapes how young people experience safety, dignity, and belonging across books, media, classrooms, and public spaces.
Role Overview
The
Art Director
leads MAP’s visual language across all platforms — including children’s books, educational materials, film, digital media, and brand storytelling. This role ensures that MAP’s visual identity is
trauma-informed, culturally responsive, emotionally safe, and creatively strong .
The Art Director sets aesthetic standards, mentors illustrators, and designers, and works closely with writers, filmmakers, educators, and communications teams to make sure every visual element reflects MAP’s values and mission.
Key Responsibilities
Set and maintain MAP’s overall visual style and creative standards
Lead art direction for children’s books, curriculum, film, and digital media
Ensure artwork is trauma-informed, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate
Guide illustrators, designers, and creative volunteers
Review layouts, storyboards, and final artwork for quality and consistency
Collaborate with editorial, education, and media teams
Support production-ready files for print, video, and digital platforms
Qualifications
Professional experience in illustration, design, art direction, or visual storytelling
Strong eye for composition, color, and emotional tone
Ability to give clear, supportive creative feedback
Experience working across multiple media formats
Deep respect for child-centered and trauma-informed storytelling
Alignment with MAP’s mission and values
Preferred Skills
Experience in children’s publishing, education, or social-impact media
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, or similar tools
Experience mentoring or leading creative teams
Background in culturally responsive design
Commitment
Volunteer leadership role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Senior-level creative leadership experience
The opportunity to shape art that reaches children in real need
Collaboration with writers, educators, and filmmakers
Professional recognition and letters of recommendation
A lasting creative legacy in books and programs that bring comfort and hope
How To Apply
Interested candidates should
apply directly through Idealist .
Help shape the visual world where children feel seen, safe, and inspired.
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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