Associate Producer (Volunteer)

Associate Producer (Volunteer)

PromiseStudios | Production Coordination, Research & Story Development

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Hybrid / Remote

Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Creative Director / Head of Production

Works Closely With: Filmmaker, PromiseReels Team, PromiseVoice, Program Teams

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. Storytelling at MAP is both creative and responsible—grounded in real experiences, research, and dignity.

About PromiseStudios | Film, Media & Creative Production

PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative division responsible for film, visual storytelling, and media production. Through short-form documentaries, social content, and narrative projects, the division brings together research, story, and production to create meaningful impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Associate Producer to support the development and execution of film and media projects.

This role focuses on research, coordination, scripting support, and production logistics—ensuring that ideas are fully developed and that all elements needed for production are in place.

This is a high-ownership support role that helps turn creative vision into organized, executable work.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Story Development

• Conduct research to support film concepts, scripts, and storylines
• Gather background information, references, and contextual material
• Support development of treatments and scripts

Production Coordination

• Help organize shoots, schedules, and production timelines
• Coordinate logistics, locations, and necessary elements for filming
• Support communication between team members

Outreach & Communication

• Make calls, send emails, and coordinate with participants, partners, or contributors
• Help secure interviews, locations, and permissions where needed
• Maintain professional and organized external communication

Content & Asset Gathering

• Collect footage, documents, references, and supporting materials
• Ensure all necessary elements are ready for production and post-production
• Maintain organized files and production materials

Collaboration & Execution

• Work closely with filmmakers and creative leads
• Support project tracking and progress across stages
• Ensure deadlines and deliverables are met

Communication & Responsiveness

• Maintain timely, professional communication via Google Workspace
• Coordinate across creative, program, and production teams

Qualifications

Required

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct research and synthesize information
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred

• Experience in media, film, journalism, or production support
• Experience with research, scripting, or content development
• Comfort with outreach and coordination
• Interest in storytelling and social impact media

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• Hybrid / remote

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in film and media production
• Exposure to the full production process—from research to execution
• Collaboration with filmmakers and creative teams
• Portfolio-building opportunities
• Professional references and letters of recommendation

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Brief statement of interest describing experience in coordination, research, or media

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.