Executive 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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Executive Assistant (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 for young people to thrive.

Role Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, 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 board meetings, events, and external communications
• Support follow-up on action items and ensure priorities are met
• Serve as a point of contact between leadership and internal/external stakeholders
• Provide general administrative support to the Executive Director and leadership team

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 [email protected] 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.