Creative Program Manager (Volunteer)

Creative Program Manager (Volunteer)

PromiseStudios | Creative Programs, Production Systems & Execution

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Hybrid / Remote (NYC-based collaboration as needed)

Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Chief of Content & Storytelling

Works Closely With: PromiseLearning, PromiseBrands, PromiseVoice, Production Teams, Program Leadership

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. Creativity is central to our work—through storytelling, art, media, and expression, we build spaces where identity and voice can develop.

About PromiseStudios | Creative, Storytelling & Production

PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative division responsible for media, storytelling, design, and production. The division develops creative work that is not only expressive—but structured, scalable, and aligned with program and organizational goals.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Creative Program Manager to oversee the development and execution of creative initiatives across MAP.

This role ensures that creative ideas—whether in media, arts, storytelling, or campaigns—are translated into structured programs with clear systems, timelines, and outcomes.

This is a bridge role between creativity and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Structure

• Translate creative concepts into structured programs and initiatives
• Define program scope, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes
• Ensure clarity and organization across all creative projects

Creative Execution & Oversight

• Oversee implementation of creative programs (media, arts, storytelling, campaigns)
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with expectations
• Maintain consistency and quality across outputs

Cross-Division Collaboration

• Work with PromiseLearning to align creative work with educational programming
• Collaborate with PromiseBrands on product and campaign integration
• Coordinate with PromiseVoice for messaging and storytelling alignment

Production Coordination

• Support coordination across filmmakers, designers, writers, and producers
• Ensure all contributors are aligned and supported
• Track progress across multiple creative projects

Systems & Workflow Development

• Build and maintain workflows for creative production
• Standardize processes for planning, execution, and delivery
• Improve efficiency and scalability of creative programs

Monitoring & Improvement

• Track performance, engagement, and outcomes of creative programs
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement
• Refine programs based on feedback and results

Communication & Responsiveness

• Maintain clear, timely communication across teams
• Coordinate work via Google Workspace and project systems

Qualifications

Required

• Experience in program management, creative production, or project coordination
• Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred

• Experience in media, arts, or creative industries
• Experience managing cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with production workflows or creative pipelines
• Interest in storytelling, design, or community-based creative work

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• Hybrid / remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

• Experience managing creative programs and initiatives
• Opportunity to bridge creativity with real-world execution
• Collaboration with cross-functional creative and program teams
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• A meaningful role shaping how creative work comes to life

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing experience in program management or creative work

This role turns ideas into reality.

Ensuring that creativity is not just imagined—but built, structured, and delivered.

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.