Creative Director (Volunteer)

Creative Director (Volunteer)

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote

Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

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 where young people can thrive.

Our creative initiatives — including Thread & Promise (sustainable fashion) and Threads of Voices (storytelling through design) — bring together art, fashion, and narrative to amplify the voices of underserved communities and empower youth through creative expression.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Volunteer Creative Director to lead MAP’s creative vision and oversee design across programs, campaigns, and fashion initiatives. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong creative portfolio and experience leading multidisciplinary teams. The Creative Director will ensure that MAP’s storytelling, branding, and design work are innovative, consistent, and deeply aligned with our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and oversee MAP’s overall creative direction and storytelling strategy
• Supervise and mentor designers, illustrators, writers, and multimedia volunteers
• Lead the creative development of MAP’s fashion projects, including Thread & Promise and Threads of Voices
• Collaborate with leadership and communications teams to align creative strategy with organizational goals
• Manage design and creative assets for campaigns, programs, and events
• Ensure all creative work reflects MAP’s values, mission, and brand identity
• Guide the production of multimedia, fashion, and visual storytelling projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creative direction, art direction, or multidisciplinary design leadership
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, design, or multimedia storytelling work
• Proficiency in creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar platforms)
• Experience mentoring or leading creative teams
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Passion for using creativity to drive social impact and empower underserved youth

Commitment

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

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on leadership experience directing creative projects in a nonprofit and fashion-focused context
• Opportunities to shape MAP’s storytelling and design strategy across multiple initiatives
• Collaboration with mission-driven leaders, designers, and community partners
• A portfolio of innovative, purpose-driven creative projects
• Professional references and letters of recommendation

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.

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

Bring your creativity and leadership to MAP — and help shape the fashion, design, and storytelling projects that amplify community voices.