Chrome Extension & Google Workspace Developer (Volunteer)

Chrome Extension & Google Workspace Developer (Volunteer)

PromiseShield | Secure Systems, Internal Tools & Privacy-Aligned Development

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote

Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Chief of PromiseShield

Works Closely With: PromiseStack (Product & Tech), PromiseOperations, Legal & Compliance, Program Leadership

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, and community. As MAP grows, secure, efficient internal systems are essential to protect data, streamline operations, and maintain trust across all programs.

About PromiseShield | Risk, Compliance & Secure Systems

PromiseShield is MAP’s division responsible for safeguarding, privacy, compliance, and organizational risk. The division ensures that all systems—technical and operational—are built with security, integrity, and responsible data use at the center.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Chrome Extension & Google Workspace Developer to build secure, lightweight internal tools that support MAP’s operations while maintaining strong privacy and data protection standards.

This role focuses on developing Chrome extensions, Google Apps Script tools, and Workspace-based applicationsthat are not only functional—but secure, compliant, and aligned with data governance practices.

This is a builder role with a security-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Secure Chrome Extension Development

• Build and maintain Chrome extensions for internal use
• Ensure extensions follow secure coding practices and data protection standards
• Limit and manage permissions appropriately

Google Workspace & Apps Script Development

• Develop tools using Google Apps Script (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drive, Gmail)
• Automate workflows while ensuring secure data handling
• Build applications within the Google Workspace ecosystem

Privacy & Data Protection Alignment

• Ensure all tools align with internal privacy policies and data governance practices
• Minimize data exposure and enforce access controls
• Collaborate with compliance teams on secure system design

Internal Systems & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation
• Build tools that reduce manual processes while maintaining control and oversight
• Support operational efficiency without compromising security

Collaboration with Project Leadership

• Work with internal project managers to define requirements
• Translate needs into secure, functional tools
• Iterate based on feedback and compliance considerations

Testing, Monitoring & Maintenance

• Test tools for reliability, usability, and security
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain system integrity
• Update tools as needs evolve

Documentation & Access Control

• Document systems, workflows, and usage clearly
• Ensure tools are accessible only to appropriate users
• Support secure onboarding and adoption

Communication & Responsiveness

• Maintain clear, timely communication via Google Workspace
• Coordinate across technical, operations, and compliance teams

Qualifications

Required

• Experience with JavaScript and Chrome Extension development
• Experience with Google Apps Script and Google Workspace tools
• Understanding of secure coding practices and data handling principles
• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred

• Experience in security-focused development or internal tools
• Familiarity with access control, permissions, and data governance
• Experience with APIs and system integrations
• Interest in privacy, compliance, and risk-aware development

Commitment

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

What You’ll Gain

• Experience building secure internal systems in a real-world environment
• Exposure to privacy, compliance, and data governance practices
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams across MAP
• Portfolio development with practical applications
• Professional references and letters of recommendation

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• GitHub or portfolio (preferred)
• Brief statement of interest describing experience with Chrome extensions or Google Workspace tools

This role builds systems you can trust.

Simple, secure tools—designed to protect, support, and scale the work.

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.