Assistant Project Manager (Volunteer)

Assistant Project Manager (Volunteer)

Cross-Functional Operations | Project Coordination, Execution & Delivery

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (NYC-based collaboration as needed)

Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Operations Manager / Chief of Staff

Works Closely With: All Divisions (PromiseLearning, PromiseStudios, PromiseStack, PromisePublic, PromiseMeasure, PromiseGiving)

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—fostering resilience and pathways to stability, opportunity, and hope.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects across MAP’s programs, operations, and strategic initiatives.

This role ensures that projects move forward with structure, accountability, and clarity—supporting timelines, tracking deliverables, and aligning teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support planning and execution of cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Assist in developing project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Track progress and ensure projects remain on schedule

Task Management & Accountability

• Monitor task assignments and follow up with team members on deliverables
• Identify risks, delays, or gaps and escalate as needed
• Support resolution of operational challenges

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain organized project documentation, trackers, and reports
• Prepare status updates for leadership and stakeholders
• Support creation of project briefs and summaries

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate across divisions to ensure alignment and communication
• Support collaboration between program, tech, communications, and operations teams
• Facilitate clear and timely communication across stakeholders

Systems & Workflow Support

• Assist in improving project management systems and processes
• Ensure proper use of tools (Google Workspace, project trackers, etc.)
• Support workflow standardization and efficiency

Qualifications

Required

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and values

Preferred

• Experience in project coordination, operations, or program management
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, ClickUp)
• Experience in nonprofit, education, or startup environments
• Interest in operations, strategy, or organizational development

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• Remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in project management and operations
• Exposure to cross-functional nonprofit leadership and strategy
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact, mission-driven work
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• Experience working within a growing, multi-division organization

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) outlining interest in project management and MAP’s mission

This role keeps the work moving.

Help turn ideas into execution—where vision becomes action.

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.