Mentor A Promise is hiring: Animated TV Series Creator (Volunteer) in New York

Animated TV Series Creator (Volunteer)
PromiseStudios | Animation, Story Development & Creative Worldbuilding
Organization:

Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division:

PromiseStudios
Location:

Remote
Type:

Volunteer Creative Leadership Role
Reports To:

Director of Animation Department / Chief of Content & Storytelling
Works Closely With:

Writers, Illustrators, Animators, Voice Actors, Audio Teams, PromiseBrands, PromiseVoice
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, literacy, creative expression, and community.
At MAP, storytelling is more than entertainment—it is a tool for imagination, belonging, emotional connection, and visibility. Through animation and creative media, we aim to create stories that inspire children, families, and communities while expanding the reach of our mission.
About PromiseStudios | Creative Storytelling & Media Production
PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative division responsible for film, animation, podcasts, illustration, visual storytelling, and media production. The division develops original content designed to educate, inspire, and emotionally connect with audiences across platforms.
Role Overview
MAP is seeking an

Animated TV Series Creator

to help develop original animated series concepts, characters, worlds, and storylines for mission-driven entertainment and storytelling projects.
This role focuses on transforming ideas into

fully imagined animated experiences —developing stories that can evolve into episodic content, educational media, short films, or long-form animation projects.
The ideal candidate is imaginative, collaborative, and passionate about storytelling through animation, character development, and visual narrative.
This is a

creative development and worldbuilding role

focused on storytelling, originality, and long-term creative vision.
Core Responsibilities
Animated Series Development
Develop original animated TV series concepts and story worlds
Create compelling characters, settings, themes, and story arcs
Help shape episodic structure, tone, and creative direction
Storytelling & Creative Writing
Write treatments, story concepts, outlines, and creative pitches
Collaborate with writers and illustrators to expand narratives
Support development of emotionally engaging and meaningful stories
Worldbuilding & Character Design Collaboration
Work with illustrators and animation teams to visually develop characters and environments
Help ensure consistency across story, visual identity, and tone
Contribute ideas for visual storytelling and audience engagement
Creative Collaboration
Collaborate with voice actors, audio teams, and production contributors
Participate in brainstorming, story development, and creative reviews
Support alignment between animation projects and MAP’s mission
Mission-Aligned Entertainment
Develop stories that reflect imagination, empathy, belonging, resilience, and hope
Ensure storytelling remains dignity-centered and emotionally authentic
Help create content that children, youth, and families can meaningfully connect with
Qualifications
Required
Strong storytelling, creative writing, or animation concept development skills
Ability to develop original characters, stories, and worlds
Creative imagination and collaborative mindset
Strong communication and idea presentation ability
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
Preferred
Experience in animation, screenwriting, storyboarding, comics, or media production
Familiarity with animated television storytelling structures
Experience writing treatments, scripts, or episodic concepts
Interest in educational, family-centered, or emotionally meaningful storytelling
Commitment
Volunteer creative leadership role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment required
Remote / hybrid collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Opportunity to help create original animated storytelling projects
Collaboration with artists, writers, animators, and production teams
Portfolio-building experience in animation and story development
Professional references and letters of recommendation
A meaningful role shaping stories that inspire imagination and connection
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume or portfolio (preferred)
Writing samples, story concepts, or creative work (if available)
Brief statement of interest describing storytelling or animation interests
Create stories children can grow with.
Build worlds that inspire imagination, connection, and hope.
This role holds the pieces together.
From research to outreach to execution—help ensure every story is fully built before it’s told.
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.