Assistant Graphic Designer (Volunteer)

Assistant Graphic Designer (Volunteer)

PromiseStudios | Visual Design & Creative Production

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Hybrid / Remote

Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Deputy Director of Graphic Design / Creative Director of Graphic Design & Visual Identity Systems

Works Closely With: PromiseVoice, PromisePublic, PromiseBrands, PromisePress, PromisePod, 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. Visual design plays a critical role in how we communicate, engage, and represent our mission across platforms.

About PromiseStudios | Creative, Design & Production

PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative division responsible for visual identity, design systems, and creative production. The division ensures that all visual output is consistent, high-quality, and aligned with MAP’s brand and voice.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Graphic Designer to support the creation and production of visual materials across MAP’s programs, campaigns, and communications.

This role focuses on executing design tasks, supporting the design team, and ensuring that visual assets are consistent, organized, and aligned with established brand guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Design Execution

• Support creation of visual assets for digital and print use
• Assist in designing graphics for social media, presentations, and program materials
• Follow established brand guidelines to ensure consistency

Creative Production Support

• Assist with layout, formatting, and design updates
• Support preparation of assets for publication and distribution
• Help adapt designs across multiple formats and platforms

Design Systems & Consistency

• Ensure all design work aligns with MAP’s visual identity
• Support implementation of templates and design standards
• Assist in maintaining organized design files and assets

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work with design leads and cross-functional teams to support creative needs
• Respond to design requests and support timely delivery of assets
• Collaborate with communications and program teams

Learning & Development

• Receive feedback and improve design skills through practice and iteration
• Support ongoing creative projects and initiatives
• Contribute ideas while maintaining alignment with design direction

Communication & Responsiveness

• Maintain clear and timely communication with the design team
• Track assigned tasks and deadlines
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace

Qualifications

Required

• Basic to intermediate experience in graphic design
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow guidelines and take feedback
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred

• Portfolio of design work (academic, freelance, or personal projects)
• Experience with digital content, social media graphics, or layout design
• Interest in branding, storytelling, and visual communication
• Experience working in collaborative or team environments

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

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit design and creative production
• Opportunity to build and strengthen your design portfolio
• Collaboration with experienced designers and creative leaders
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• A meaningful role contributing to mission-driven visual storytelling

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Portfolio (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant design experience and interest in MAP’s mission

This role supports how we show up visually.

Help bring clarity, creativity, and consistency to everything we design.

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.