Stop Motion Animation Artist (Volunteer)

Stop Motion Animation Artist (Volunteer)

PromiseStories | Creative Media & Visual Storytelling

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Chief of Content & Storytelling / Creative Director

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, literacy, social-emotional learning (SEL), and creative expression. Storytelling is central to our mission—helping young people see themselves reflected in narratives of dignity, imagination, and possibility.

About PromiseStories | Creative Media

PromiseStories produces mission-driven storytelling across film, animation, publishing, podcasting, and digital media. We create content that restores voice, honors lived experience, and communicates MAP’s values through art.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Stop Motion Animation Artist to help bring MAP stories to life through tactile, handcrafted animation. This role will contribute to short films, educational content, children’s stories, and campaign pieces that support youth empowerment and social impact storytelling.

The ideal candidate enjoys experimentation, patience, and creative problem-solving, and understands how visual storytelling can amplify dignity-centered narratives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop stop motion animation concepts aligned with MAP’s mission
• Create short animated pieces for educational, storytelling, or campaign use
• Collaborate with writers, illustrators, and content teams
• Assist in storyboard development and visual planning
• Ensure animations are accessible, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive
• Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Qualifications

• Experience with stop motion animation (claymation, paper cut-out, object animation, etc.)
• Basic understanding of animation tools and production workflows
• Strong visual storytelling skills
• Ability to collaborate across creative teams
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred Skills

• Portfolio demonstrating stop motion work
• Experience with children’s content or educational media
• Familiarity with basic editing software
• Interest in social impact storytelling

Commitment

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

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience creating mission-driven animation
• Collaboration with writers, educators, and filmmakers
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The opportunity to shape stories that empower youth
• A meaningful role in advancing equity-centered storytelling

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant animation experience and interest in MAP’s mission
• Portfolio or sample work (required)

Help animate stories that restore imagination and possibility—so young people can see themselves as creators of their own future.

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.