Executive Assistant to the Chief of Education & Learning (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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Executive Assistant to the Chief of Education & Learning (Volunteer) PromiseLearning | Executive Support, Strategic Coordination & Educational Leadership Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Division PromiseLearning

Location Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Commitment Approximately 5–10 hours per week

Type Volunteer Leadership Support Role

Minimum Commitment 6-month Commitment Required Reports To Chief of Education & Learning

About Mentor A Promise Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit organization serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, educational enrichment, workforce development, creative opportunity, advocacy, housing innovation, and community-centered support.

Education is at the heart of MAP’s mission. Through innovative learning experiences, curriculum development, literacy initiatives, workforce readiness programming, and educational enrichment opportunities, MAP helps young people develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to thrive.

About PromiseLearning PromiseLearning is MAP’s education, curriculum, instructional design, learning innovation, and academic enrichment division.

The division develops educational programs, learning experiences, curriculum resources, literacy initiatives, workforce development pathways, and instructional strategies that support youth growth and achievement.

PromiseLearning helps ensure that every child has access to meaningful learning opportunities that inspire curiosity, confidence, and lifelong success.

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant to the Chief of Education & Learning serves as a trusted strategic and administrative partner supporting the Chief in managing priorities, coordinating initiatives, facilitating communication, and strengthening operational effectiveness across the division.

This role helps ensure that projects, meetings, communications, and strategic initiatives move forward efficiently while allowing the Chief to focus on educational leadership, innovation, and organizational impact.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, professional, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provide direct support to the Chief of Education & Learning
• Assist with managing priorities, projects, and action items
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up documentation
• Track key initiatives and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Support day-to-day administrative and operational needs

Meeting & Calendar Coordination

• Coordinate meetings and scheduling requests
• Assist with maintaining divisional calendars and planning timelines
• Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and action-item trackers
• Support leadership meeting preparation and follow-up
• Help ensure effective meeting execution and accountability

Project & Initiative Management

• Track progress on educational initiatives and divisional priorities
• Support implementation of strategic projects
• Maintain project documentation and organizational reco…