Mentor A Promise is hiring: Event Planner / Producer (Volunteer) in New York
Mentor A Promise, New York, NY, United States
Event Planner / Producer (Volunteer)
Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location: Hybrid (NYC-based preferred) with remote coordination as needed
Type: Volunteer
Reports To: Chief of PromiseStudios / Director of Marketing & Campaign Strategy
Works Closely With: PromiseBrands, PromisePublic, PromiseStories, Program Leadership, Partnerships Team, Creative & Design Teams
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—creating meaningful pathways to stability, opportunity, and hope.
At MAP, events are not just gatherings—they are intentional, designed experiences that carry the weight of our mission into real space .
About PromiseStudios | Creative Production & Experiences
PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative production division, responsible for campaigns, media, design, and live experiences. The division transforms ideas into immersive moments—across physical, digital, and hybrid environments. Working in close partnership with PromiseBrands , all experiences are designed to be cohesive, intentional, and aligned with MAP’s identity systems and brand architecture .
Role Overview
We are seeking an Event Planner / Producer to design, coordinate, and execute mission‑aligned events and creative experiences. This role will play a key leadership function in planning and producing the soft launch event for the Thread & Promise clothing campaign —a brand initiative rooted in identity, culture, and community storytelling. The Event Planner / Producer will operate at the intersection of production, brand, and experience design , ensuring each event is operationally strong and visually, emotionally, and culturally aligned with MAP’s brand systems .
Key Responsibilities
Plan and produce MAP events including workshops, showcases, community gatherings, and campaign activations
Lead planning and execution of the Thread & Promise clothing campaign soft launch event
Work closely with PromiseBrands to ensure all events align with brand identity, visual systems, and messaging standards
Develop event concepts that reflect narrative, audience experience, and brand cohesion
Manage timelines, run‑of‑show documents, and production workflows
Coordinate venues, vendors, materials, and technical production needs
Collaborate with creative teams on event design, aesthetics, and experience flow
Partner with PromisePublic on outreach, engagement, and audience development
Ensure all events are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with dignity‑centered values
Oversee on‑site or virtual execution, including troubleshooting and flow management
Track event outcomes, engagement, and opportunities for improvement
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace
Qualifications
Required
Experience in event planning, production, or experiential coordination
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple timelines and complex logistics
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity‑centered values
Preferred
Experience producing brand launches, campaigns, or creative events
Experience working with brand or creative direction teams
Experience with nonprofit, community, or youth‑centered programming
Experience in hybrid or digital event production
Strong eye for detail, aesthetics, and audience experience
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred
Hybrid with NYC‑based event execution preferred
What You’ll Gain
Experience producing a brand‑led campaign launch event from concept to execution
Direct collaboration with PromiseBrands, creative leadership, and program teams
Opportunity to shape a high‑visibility initiative (Thread & Promise)
Professional references and letters of recommendation
A meaningful role designing experiences that connect identity, community, and purpose
How To Apply
Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant event production experience and interest in MAP’s mission
Additional Information
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 (NYC-based preferred) with remote coordination as needed
Type: Volunteer
Reports To: Chief of PromiseStudios / Director of Marketing & Campaign Strategy
Works Closely With: PromiseBrands, PromisePublic, PromiseStories, Program Leadership, Partnerships Team, Creative & Design Teams
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—creating meaningful pathways to stability, opportunity, and hope.
At MAP, events are not just gatherings—they are intentional, designed experiences that carry the weight of our mission into real space .
About PromiseStudios | Creative Production & Experiences
PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative production division, responsible for campaigns, media, design, and live experiences. The division transforms ideas into immersive moments—across physical, digital, and hybrid environments. Working in close partnership with PromiseBrands , all experiences are designed to be cohesive, intentional, and aligned with MAP’s identity systems and brand architecture .
Role Overview
We are seeking an Event Planner / Producer to design, coordinate, and execute mission‑aligned events and creative experiences. This role will play a key leadership function in planning and producing the soft launch event for the Thread & Promise clothing campaign —a brand initiative rooted in identity, culture, and community storytelling. The Event Planner / Producer will operate at the intersection of production, brand, and experience design , ensuring each event is operationally strong and visually, emotionally, and culturally aligned with MAP’s brand systems .
Key Responsibilities
Plan and produce MAP events including workshops, showcases, community gatherings, and campaign activations
Lead planning and execution of the Thread & Promise clothing campaign soft launch event
Work closely with PromiseBrands to ensure all events align with brand identity, visual systems, and messaging standards
Develop event concepts that reflect narrative, audience experience, and brand cohesion
Manage timelines, run‑of‑show documents, and production workflows
Coordinate venues, vendors, materials, and technical production needs
Collaborate with creative teams on event design, aesthetics, and experience flow
Partner with PromisePublic on outreach, engagement, and audience development
Ensure all events are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with dignity‑centered values
Oversee on‑site or virtual execution, including troubleshooting and flow management
Track event outcomes, engagement, and opportunities for improvement
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace
Qualifications
Required
Experience in event planning, production, or experiential coordination
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple timelines and complex logistics
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity‑centered values
Preferred
Experience producing brand launches, campaigns, or creative events
Experience working with brand or creative direction teams
Experience with nonprofit, community, or youth‑centered programming
Experience in hybrid or digital event production
Strong eye for detail, aesthetics, and audience experience
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred
Hybrid with NYC‑based event execution preferred
What You’ll Gain
Experience producing a brand‑led campaign launch event from concept to execution
Direct collaboration with PromiseBrands, creative leadership, and program teams
Opportunity to shape a high‑visibility initiative (Thread & Promise)
Professional references and letters of recommendation
A meaningful role designing experiences that connect identity, community, and purpose
How To Apply
Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant event production experience and interest in MAP’s mission
Additional Information
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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