Senior Instructional Designer – Parent-Focused Content (Volunteer)

Senior Instructional Designer – Parent-Focused Content (Volunteer)

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote

Type: Volunteer

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through mentorship, education, and holistic community support. We believe that supporting parents and caregivers is key to helping young people thrive. Our goal is to create accessible, relevant, and engaging resources that uplift entire families.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Volunteer Senior Instructional Designer to develop impactful learning content for parents and caregivers. In this role, you will design educational materials that help families support their children’s academic, emotional, and personal development. You will also provide guidance to junior content creators and volunteers as needed. This is a flexible, fully remote role ideal for someone who wants to use their professional expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop parent-focused educational resources
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to understand parent needs and program goals
• Translate complex topics into clear, culturally sensitive, and accessible content
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, etc.)
• Ensure content is inclusive, engaging, and aligned with MAP’s mission
• Provide mentorship and feedback to junior content creators or volunteers

Qualifications

• Experience in instructional design, adult education, or related fields
• Background in creating learning content for parents, families, or adult learners
• Strong communication and writing skills with attention to tone, empathy, and clarity
• Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills
• Familiarity with nonprofit work or family support services (preferred)
• Passion for mentorship, education, and family empowerment

Commitment

• Volunteer role, approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Weekly virtual team meetings (based on availability)
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to support families and communities through education
• Meaningful nonprofit experience with a mission-driven team
• Recognition, letters of recommendation, and professional references
• The chance to create resources directly used by families

How to Apply

Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and (if available) a portfolio or sample of parent-focused learning content to hr@mentorapromise.org along with a brief statement of interest.

You may also apply directly here: https://forms.gle/ptgy2zBZXJB1q7GV8

Help us design resources that strengthen families and ensure every child has the support they need to thrive.