Leadership Development Facilitator (Volunteer)

Leadership Development Facilitator (Volunteer)

PromiseRise | Leadership Development & Career Readiness

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Division: PromiseRise

Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week

Type: Volunteer

Minimum Commitment: 6-month commitment required

Reports To: Chief of Career Readiness & Pathways

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit organization supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, educational enrichment, workforce development, creative opportunity, advocacy, housing innovation, and community-centered support.

We believe leadership is learned through service, reflection, collaboration, and continuous growth. By investing in the development of our volunteers and leaders, we strengthen our organization and expand our capacity to create lasting impact for the children and families we serve.

About PromiseRise

PromiseRise prepares volunteers, emerging leaders, and professionals for meaningful leadership through career readiness, professional development, workforce preparation, and lifelong learning.

The division equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead with integrity, communicate effectively, collaborate across teams, and create positive change within Mentor A Promise and beyond.

Role Overview

The Leadership Development Facilitator designs and delivers engaging leadership development workshops, training sessions, and professional learning experiences for Mentor A Promise's directors, managers, team leads, volunteers, interns, and emerging leaders.

Working closely with the Chief of Career Readiness & Pathways and organizational leadership, this role helps cultivate a shared leadership philosophy grounded in servant leadership, transparency, emotional intelligence, collaboration, ethical decision-making, and continuous learning.

Through interactive instruction, discussion, coaching, and practical application, the Leadership Development Facilitator helps strengthen leadership capacity across the organization while fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Instruction

• Design and facilitate engaging leadership development workshops and learning experiences
• Teach evidence-informed leadership principles and best practices
• Deliver training on communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and professional leadership
• Facilitate interactive discussions, case studies, and leadership exercises
• Create inclusive learning environments that encourage participation and reflection

Leadership Development

• Support the growth of directors, managers, team leads, volunteers, interns, and emerging leaders
• Teach servant leadership, ethical leadership, and values-based decision-making
• Help participants strengthen coaching, delegation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Encourage self-awareness, adaptability, resilience, and continuous improvement
• Promote leadership through service and collaboration

Curriculum Development

• Develop leadership training materials, presentations, and facilitator guides
• Research and incorporate evidence-based leadership practices
• Continuously improve curriculum based on participant feedback and organizational needs
• Create practical resources that support ongoing leadership development

Collaboration

• Partner with organizational leaders to identify leadership development needs
• Collaborate with PromisePeople, PromiseOperations, and other divisions to support professional development initiatives
• Share instructional resources and leadership best practices
• Support organization-wide training events and leadership initiatives

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate leadership training effectiveness
• Recommend improvements to leadership development programming
• Stay informed on emerging leadership research and adult learning practices
• Contribute to building a culture of lifelong learning across Mentor A Promise

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leadership development, adult education, organizational development, coaching, training, human resources, education, nonprofit leadership, or related fields
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Experience developing instructional materials or professional learning programs is preferred
• Passion for mentoring and developing future leaders
• Commitment to servant leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning

Why This Role Matters

Strong organizations are built by strong leaders.

Every workshop delivered, every conversation facilitated, and every leader developed strengthens Mentor A Promise's ability to serve children and families with excellence.

The Leadership Development Facilitator helps cultivate leaders who communicate with integrity, lead with empathy, embrace accountability, and inspire others to work together toward a shared mission.

Success Measures

• High-quality leadership development workshops and learning experiences
• Increased leadership confidence among participants
• Positive participant engagement and feedback
• Practical application of leadership principles across the organization
• Strong collaboration with organizational leaders
• Continuous improvement of leadership development programming

Leadership Participation

The Leadership Development Facilitator is expected to:

• Attend PromiseRise team meetings and planning sessions
• Participate in regular check-ins with the Chief of Career Readiness & Pathways
• Collaborate with leaders across multiple divisions
• Support organization-wide leadership development initiatives

Volunteer Expectations

• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• Maintain timely and professional communication
• Collaborate through MAP systems and communication platforms
• Support MAP's safeguarding standards, mission, and organizational values
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to lifelong learning

What You'll Gain

• Experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs within a growing nonprofit organization
• Opportunities to strengthen instructional design, facilitation, coaching, and organizational leadership skills
• Collaboration with executive leaders, directors, managers, and volunteers across the organization
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• Meaningful experience helping build the next generation of nonprofit leaders dedicated to serving children and families experiencing housing instability

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and include their resume and cover letter.

Please highlight any experience in leadership development, adult learning, training, coaching, organizational development, education, nonprofit leadership, human resources, or related fields.

Help develop leaders who will strengthen our organization, inspire others, and expand Mentor A Promise's impact for generations to come.

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.