Communications Manager (Volunteer)

Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social‑emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills.

Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well‑being, and creative voice, all within a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility‑centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity‑protective storytelling, consent‑driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve.

We are not only addressing immediate needs – we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long‑term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.

Communications Manager (Volunteer)
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

Role Overview
We are seeking a Communications Manager to centralize and align messaging across MAP’s communications ecosystem—including blog, podcast, campaigns, and public‑facing materials. This coordination and strategy role reduces fragmentation and strengthens organizational communication, ensuring a unified voice, consistent messaging, and strategic clarity across storytelling, public engagement, and advocacy.

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 timelinesMaintain 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

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 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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