Communications Manager (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise, New York, NY, United States
Communications Manager (Volunteer)
PromisePublic | Central Communications, Messaging & Public Engagement
Organization:
Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location:
Hybrid / Remote
Type:
Volunteer
Reports To:
Chief of Policy, Advocacy & Public Engagement
Works Closely With:
PromisePress (Editorial), PromisePod (Podcast), PromiseBrands, Partnerships (PromiseBridge), Program 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. As MAP grows, clear, consistent communication becomes essential to how the organization is understood, trusted, and supported.
About PromisePublic | Public Affairs, Advocacy & Engagement PromisePublic is MAP’s public-facing division responsible for communications, advocacy, public engagement, and institutional voice. The division ensures that MAP communicates with clarity, integrity, and alignment—across all platforms, audiences, and stakeholders.
Role Overview We are seeking a Communications Manager to centralize and align messaging across MAP’s communication ecosystem—including blog, podcast, campaigns, and public-facing materials. This role ensures that all communications reflect a unified voice, consistent messaging, and strategic clarity—connecting storytelling, public engagement, and advocacy into one coherent system. This is a coordination and strategy role that reduces fragmentation and strengthens organizational communication.
Key Responsibilities Messaging Strategy & Alignment
Develop and maintain a unified messaging framework across all platforms
Ensure consistency in tone, language, and narrative across blog, podcast, and campaigns
Align communications with MAP’s mission, values, and advocacy priorities
Content Coordination & Oversight
Coordinate across PromisePress, PromisePod, and PromiseBrands to align content output
Maintain a centralized content calendar and communication priorities
Ensure timely and cohesive rollout of content and campaigns
Public Voice & External Communications
Ensure consistency across external communications, including public statements, outreach, and campaigns
Support development of messaging for partnerships, advocacy, and public engagement efforts
Align messaging with policy and systems change initiatives
Quality & Consistency Assurance
Review communications for clarity, consistency, and alignment
Support teams in refining messaging and strengthening narrative cohesion
Ensure communications reflect dignity-centered, trauma-informed language
Systems & Process Development
Build and maintain systems for communication workflows and approvals
Reduce duplication, gaps, and inconsistencies across teams
Support documentation of messaging guidelines and standards
Cross-Team Collaboration
Work closely with content, advocacy, partnerships, and program teams
Align communication efforts with organizational priorities and timelines
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace
Qualifications Required
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
Experience in communications, public affairs, or content strategy
Ability to manage multiple content streams and align messaging
Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
Preferred
Experience in nonprofit communications or public engagement
Experience managing multi-channel communications (blog, podcast, campaigns)
Familiarity with messaging frameworks and brand voice development
Experience working across advocacy, program, or partnership teams
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred
Hybrid / remote with optional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Experience leading centralized communications strategy in a mission-driven organization
Opportunity to unify and elevate MAP’s public voice
Collaboration with leadership across advocacy, partnerships, and programs
Professional references and letters of recommendation
A meaningful role shaping how MAP is seen, understood, and trusted
Eligibility Statement 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:
Hybrid / Remote
Type:
Volunteer
Reports To:
Chief of Policy, Advocacy & Public Engagement
Works Closely With:
PromisePress (Editorial), PromisePod (Podcast), PromiseBrands, Partnerships (PromiseBridge), Program 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. As MAP grows, clear, consistent communication becomes essential to how the organization is understood, trusted, and supported.
About PromisePublic | Public Affairs, Advocacy & Engagement PromisePublic is MAP’s public-facing division responsible for communications, advocacy, public engagement, and institutional voice. The division ensures that MAP communicates with clarity, integrity, and alignment—across all platforms, audiences, and stakeholders.
Role Overview We are seeking a Communications Manager to centralize and align messaging across MAP’s communication ecosystem—including blog, podcast, campaigns, and public-facing materials. This role ensures that all communications reflect a unified voice, consistent messaging, and strategic clarity—connecting storytelling, public engagement, and advocacy into one coherent system. This is a coordination and strategy role that reduces fragmentation and strengthens organizational communication.
Key Responsibilities Messaging Strategy & Alignment
Develop and maintain a unified messaging framework across all platforms
Ensure consistency in tone, language, and narrative across blog, podcast, and campaigns
Align communications with MAP’s mission, values, and advocacy priorities
Content Coordination & Oversight
Coordinate across PromisePress, PromisePod, and PromiseBrands to align content output
Maintain a centralized content calendar and communication priorities
Ensure timely and cohesive rollout of content and campaigns
Public Voice & External Communications
Ensure consistency across external communications, including public statements, outreach, and campaigns
Support development of messaging for partnerships, advocacy, and public engagement efforts
Align messaging with policy and systems change initiatives
Quality & Consistency Assurance
Review communications for clarity, consistency, and alignment
Support teams in refining messaging and strengthening narrative cohesion
Ensure communications reflect dignity-centered, trauma-informed language
Systems & Process Development
Build and maintain systems for communication workflows and approvals
Reduce duplication, gaps, and inconsistencies across teams
Support documentation of messaging guidelines and standards
Cross-Team Collaboration
Work closely with content, advocacy, partnerships, and program teams
Align communication efforts with organizational priorities and timelines
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace
Qualifications Required
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
Experience in communications, public affairs, or content strategy
Ability to manage multiple content streams and align messaging
Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
Preferred
Experience in nonprofit communications or public engagement
Experience managing multi-channel communications (blog, podcast, campaigns)
Familiarity with messaging frameworks and brand voice development
Experience working across advocacy, program, or partnership teams
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred
Hybrid / remote with optional NYC-based collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Experience leading centralized communications strategy in a mission-driven organization
Opportunity to unify and elevate MAP’s public voice
Collaboration with leadership across advocacy, partnerships, and programs
Professional references and letters of recommendation
A meaningful role shaping how MAP is seen, understood, and trusted
Eligibility Statement 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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