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Chief of Communications (Volunteer)

Mentor A Promise, New York, NY, United States

Chief of Communications (Volunteer) — PromisePublic | Communications, Public Voice & Strategic Messaging

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, the clarity, consistency, and integrity of its public voice are essential to building trust, partnerships, and long‑term impact.

Organization & Details

  • Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
  • Location: Hybrid / Remote
  • Type: Volunteer (Senior Leadership)
  • Reports To: Executive Director (CEO)
  • Works Closely With:
    • Chief of Policy, Advocacy & Public Engagement
    • PromiseStudios
    • PromisePress
    • PromisePod
    • PromiseBrands
    • PromiseBridge
    • Program Leadership

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, alignment, and accountability—across all platforms, audiences, and stakeholders.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Chief of Communications to lead and oversee all communications strategy, messaging, and public‑facing narrative across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring that MAP speaks with one clear, consistent, and aligned voice—across content, campaigns, partnerships, and public engagement. The Chief of Communications serves as the central leader responsible for messaging strategy, communication systems, and cross‑platform alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Messaging & Voice

  • Define and maintain MAP’s overall communication strategy and messaging framework
  • Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and narrative across all divisions and platforms
  • Align communications with mission, values, and strategic priorities

Strategic Communications Leadership

  • Oversee public‑facing communications, campaigns, and messaging initiatives
  • Ensure alignment between storytelling, advocacy, partnerships, and program communications
  • Guide development of communication priorities and messaging direction

Cross‑Division Alignment

  • Coordinate across PromisePublic, PromiseStudios, PromisePress, and PromisePod
  • Ensure messaging consistency across blog, podcast, campaigns, and external communications
  • Reduce fragmentation and strengthen unified communication systems

Public Engagement & External Communications

  • Oversee messaging for partnerships, advocacy efforts, and public engagement initiatives
  • Support development of press materials, statements, and external communications
  • Ensure communications align with policy and systems change goals

Systems & Process Development

  • Build and maintain communication systems, workflows, and standards
  • Establish processes for content alignment, approvals, and messaging consistency
  • Ensure scalable communication infrastructure across the organization

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Serve as a senior leader within PromisePublic and across MAP
  • Advise executive leadership on communication strategy and positioning
  • Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace

Qualifications

Required

  • Strong experience in communications, public affairs, or strategic messaging
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Experience leading communication strategy across multiple platforms
  • Strong organizational and leadership abilities
  • Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity‑centered values

Preferred

  • Experience in nonprofit communications, advocacy, or public engagement
  • Experience managing multi‑channel communications (media, content, campaigns)
  • Familiarity with brand voice development and messaging frameworks
  • Experience working with leadership teams and external stakeholders

Commitment

  • Volunteer senior‑leadership role
  • Approximately 5–10 hours per week
  • Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred
  • Hybrid / remote with optional NYC‑based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

  • Senior leadership experience shaping organizational voice and strategy
  • Direct collaboration with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams
  • Opportunity to define and elevate MAP’s public presence
  • Professional references and letters of recommendation
  • A meaningful role influencing how the organization is seen, understood, and trusted

How To Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

  • Resume (required)
  • Cover letter (required) describing relevant experience in communications, public affairs, or messaging strategy and interest in MAP’s mission

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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