Director of Social-Emotional Learning & Youth Development (Volunteer)

About the role

The Director of Social-Emotional Learning & Youth Development (Volunteer) will lead MAP’s SEL strategy and youth development framework. This senior leadership role ensures SEL is integrated across curriculum and programs while maintaining strong trauma-informed standards and emotionally safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Embed SEL principles across all curricula, programs, and learning environments
• Oversee trauma-informed practice standards and implementation
• Lead youth voice, identity, and belonging initiatives across MAP programs
• Ensure emotional safety and developmental alignment across age groups
• Collaborate with curriculum and program leadership to integrate SEL effectively
• Partner with mentor training teams to ensure SEL practices are implemented with fidelity
• Support continuous improvement through observation, feedback, and reflection
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Requirements

• Experience in SEL leadership, youth development, education, or social work
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed systems and practices
• Experience embedding SEL across curricula or programs
• Ability to lead collaboratively across education, program, and legal teams
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Qualifications

• Experience working in nonprofit or community-based youth programs
• Familiarity with culturally responsive and identity-affirming practices
• Experience supporting mentors, facilitators, or educators
• Experience supporting distributed or hybrid learning environments

Preferred Skills

• Developmental psychology, education, or social-emotional learning background
• Letters of recommendation and professional references

Benefits

Senior leadership experience shaping SEL and youth development strategy
Direct impact on emotional safety, belonging, and student outcomes
Collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
Professional references and letters of recommendation
A meaningful role advancing trauma-informed, identity-affirming education

Schedule

Approximately 5–10 hours per week

Pay

Volunteer senior leadership role

Benefits

Professional references and letters of recommendation

Contact

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit Resume and Cover Letter. For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at hr@mentorapromise.org