Digital Content Accessibility Coordinator (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.

About the role

This is a volunteer role focused on disability justice, requiring approximately 5–10 hours per week with a minimum 6-month commitment. The position is fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess the accessibility of Mentor A Promise materials on social media platforms and email (screen reader accessibility, color contrast, alt text, image descriptions, font size, font usage, numbered and bulleted lists, etc.).
• Create summaries of digital accessibility for respective departments and send them to the team lead, who will then contact the department with feedback.
• Teach a designated member of each department how to make content more accessible (e.g., informing about alt text, providing online tools).
• Act as a digital accessibility resource for Mentor A Promise volunteers who seek assistance.
• Uphold Universal Design Principles and standards to the best of your ability.
• Conduct thorough department audits every two weeks, collaborating with the Physical Accessibility Coordinator and Sensory Accessibility Coordinator to create holistic reports for department leaders.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with the entire disability justice team to discuss audit progress.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to accessibility and disability justice.
• Familiarity with technology and digital accessibility tools.
• Ability to synthesize accessibility guidance in an approachable manner.
• Reliability, creativity, and comfort working in a collaborative nonprofit environment.
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and commitment to dignity-centered work.

Preferred Skills

• Experience advocating for disabled individuals or lived experience as a disabled person.
• Familiarity with JAWS, WCAG standards, alt text, image descriptions, and color contrast checkers.
• Familiarity with Universal Design.
• Experience working with writers or creative teams.

Benefits

• A meaningful role in disability justice with real-world social impact.
• Opportunities to see programming at Mentor A Promise and beyond become more accessible.
• Collaboration with advocates in disability justice.
• Professional references and letters of recommendation.
• The chance to help children feel seen, safe, and comfortable through accommodations.