Executive Assistant to the Chief of Content & Storytelling (Volunteer)

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Division: Content & Storytelling

Location: Remote

Type: Volunteer (1)

Reports To: Chief of Content & Storytelling

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and creative expression, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces for young people to thrive.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Volunteer Executive Assistant to provide direct support to MAP's Chief of Content & Storytelling. This role will focus on managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing communications, and ensuring departmental priorities are supported. It is an excellent opportunity for someone highly organized and detail-oriented who wants to gain experience in executive administration and operations.

As part of a creative team, ideas are not only welcomed but also expected. The Executive Assistant will be encouraged to contribute suggestions, share perspectives, and take initiative in supporting the division's work.

This opportunity may be particularly well suited to students, recent graduates, and professionals with backgrounds or interests in communications, business administration, marketing, English, media, or creative operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Chief of Content & Storytelling's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics
• Draft, proofread, and edit communications, reports, and presentations
• Maintain organized records, files, and task-tracking systems
• Assist with preparation for meetings, events, and external communications
• Support follow-up on action items and ensure priorities are met
• Serve as a point of contact between the Chief of Content & Storytelling and internal/external stakeholders
• Provide general administrative support directly to the Chief of Content & Storytelling
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to support the division's creative projects and initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive, Gmail)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Prior administrative or executive support experience (preferred but not required)
• Commitment to MAP's mission and equity-focused values

Commitment

• Volunteer role, approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with virtual meetings

What You'll Gain

• Direct experience working alongside nonprofit executive leadership
• Opportunities to strengthen organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Insight into nonprofit operations and strategic decision-making
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The chance to make an impact by supporting leaders serving NYC's most vulnerable youth

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist, please add your resume and cover letter.

For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at hr@mentorapromise.org

Be part of MAP's leadership team — and help ensure our mission is carried out with excellence, organization, and care.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, our volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals who are based in the United States. This limitation is due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements associated with our work. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.