Production Assistant (Volunteer)

Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice, all within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity-protective storytelling, consent-driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs - we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long-term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.

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Production Assistant (Volunteer) PromiseStudios | Creative Production & Media Operations Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type Volunteer

Reports To Podcast Producer / Creative Director / Chief of Content & Storytelling

Works Closely With Podcast Team, Editors, Designers, Writers, Marketing & Communications, PromiseBrands

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. Through storytelling, media, and creative expression, MAP builds connection, amplifies voices, and reimagines what is possible for young people and their families.

About PromiseStudios | Media, Storytelling & Creative Production PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative and production division, responsible for podcasts, publishing, design, campaigns, and multimedia storytelling. The division brings together content, culture, and mission—producing work that is thoughtful, high-quality, and rooted in dignity.

Role Overview We are seeking a Production Assistant to support the coordination, organization, and execution of creative projects across PromiseStudios.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes—keeping projects moving, teams aligned, and production workflows organized. The Production Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring that creative work is delivered efficiently, on time, and at a high standard.

Key Responsibilities Production Coordination & Support

• Assist with planning and coordination of creative projects (podcasts, campaigns, publications, events)
• Support scheduling, timelines, and production workflows
• Help prepare materials, documents, and assets for production

Project & Workflow Management

• Maintain organized trackers for projects, deadlines, and deliverables
• Coordinate across teams to ensure alignment and timely execution
• Support follow-ups and communication between team members

Content & Asset Support

• Assist with organizing creative assets (audio, visual, written content)
• Support preparation of materials for publication, release, or distribution
• Ensure files and documentation are properly stored and accessible

Operations & Logistics

• Support day-to-day production needs and administrative tasks
• Assist in coordinating meetings, production sessions, or recordings
• Help ensure smooth execution of creative initiatives

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with PromiseStudios teams and collaborate with PromiseBrands on campaigns and launches
• Support marketing and communications alignment for content releases
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace

Qualifications Required

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred

• Experience in production, media, events, or project coordination
• Familiarity with creative workflows (content, media, campaigns)
• Experience with tools like Google Worksp…