Chief of Communications (Volunteer)

About the role

Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability. The Chief of Communications (Volunteer) will lead and oversee all communications strategy, messaging, and public-facing narrative.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain MAP’s overall communication strategy and messaging framework
• Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and narrative across all divisions and platforms
• Align communications with mission, values, and strategic priorities
• Oversee public-facing communications, campaigns, and messaging initiatives
• Ensure alignment between storytelling, advocacy, partnerships, and program communications
• Guide development of communication priorities and messaging direction
• Cross-Division Alignment
• Coordinate across PromisePublic, PromiseStudios, PromisePress, and PromisePod
• Ensure messaging consistency across blog, podcast, campaigns, and external communications
• Reduce fragmentation and strengthen unified communication systems
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Serve as a senior leader within PromisePublic and across MAP
• Advises executive leadership on communication strategy and positioning
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace

Qualifications

• Strong experience in communications, public affairs, or strategic messaging
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred Experience

• Experience in nonprofit communications, advocacy, or public engagement
• Experience managing multi-channel communications (media, content, campaigns)
• Familiarity with brand voice development and messaging frameworks
• Experience working with leadership teams and external stakeholders

Commitment

Volunteer senior leadership role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Hybrid / remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing relevant experience in communications, public affairs, or messaging strategy and interest in MAP’s mission

This role defines how the organization speaks. Help ensure that every message reflects clarity, alignment, and purpose.

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.