Partnerships Coordinator (Volunteer)

Description

Partnerships Coordinator (Volunteer)

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type: Volunteer (Relationship & Outreach Role)

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a NYC-based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression. MAP’s work is powered by partnerships—with schools, shelters, universities, artists, corporations, and community organizations who believe in dignity, stability, and opportunity for every child.

Role Overview

The Partnerships Coordinator supports MAP’s efforts to build, manage, and grow relationships with organizations and individuals who help make our work possible. This role helps identify opportunities, coordinate outreach, and ensure partners feel connected, respected, and aligned with MAP’s mission.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys relationship-building, coordination, and helping collaborative projects move forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Support outreach to schools, shelters, nonprofits, universities, and corporate partners
• Maintain partnership records, contacts, and communication logs
• Coordinate introductory meetings, follow-ups, and partner check-ins
• Assist with partnership proposals, decks, and informational materials
• Help track partnership goals, commitments, and timelines
• Support events, collaborations, and community initiatives
• Ensure partners receive timely updates and recognition

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable coordinating emails, calendars, and documents
• Interest in community engagement, nonprofit work, or partnerships
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and values

Preferred Skills

• Experience in partnerships, outreach, development, or community organizing
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Comfort speaking with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience in education, housing, or youth-serving organizations

Commitment

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

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit partnerships and outreach
• Opportunities to build professional relationships across sectors
• Collaboration with MAP leadership and community partners
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The chance to help build the network that supports children and families

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.

Help build the partnerships that make stability, learning, and hope possible for young people.

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.