Animated TV Series Creator (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.,Animated TV Series Creator (Volunteer)PromiseStudios | Animation, Story Development & Creative WorldbuildingOrganization Mentor A Promise (MAP)Division PromiseStudiosLocation RemoteType Volunteer Creative Leadership RoleReports To Director of Animation Department / Chief of Content & StorytellingWorks Closely With Writers, Illustrators, Animators, Voice Actors, Audio Teams, PromiseBrands, PromiseVoiceAbout Mentor A PromiseMentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, literacy, creative expression, and community.At MAP, storytelling is more than entertainment—it is a tool for imagination, belonging, emotional connection, and visibility. Through animation and creative media, we aim to create stories that inspire children, families, and communities while expanding the reach of our mission.About PromiseStudios | Creative Storytelling & Media ProductionPromiseStudios is MAP’s creative division responsible for film, animation, podcasts, illustration, visual storytelling, and media production. The division develops original content designed to educate, inspire, and emotionally connect with audiences across platforms.Role OverviewMAP is seeking an Animated TV Series Creator to help develop original animated series concepts, characters, worlds, and storylines for mission-driven entertainment and storytelling projects.This role focuses on transforming ideas into fully imagined animated experiences—developing stories that can evolve into episodic content, educational media, short films, or long-form animation projects.The ideal candidate is imaginative, collaborative, and passionate about storytelling through animation, character development, and visual narrative.This is a creative development and worldbuilding role focused on storytelling, originality, and long-term creative vision.Core ResponsibilitiesAnimated Series DevelopmentDevelop original animated TV series concepts and story worldsCreate compelling characters, settings, themes, and story arcsHelp shape episodic structure, tone, and creative directionStorytelling & Creative WritingWrite treatments, story concepts, outlines, and creative pitchesCollaborate with writers and illustrators to expand narrativesSupport development of emotionally engaging and meaningful storiesWorldbuilding & Character Design CollaborationWork with illustrators and animation teams to visually develop characters and environmentsHelp ensure consistency across story, visual identity, and toneContribute ideas for visual storytelling and audience engagementCreative CollaborationCollaborate with voice actors, audio teams, and production contributorsParticipate in brainstorming, story development, and creative reviewsSupport alignment between animation projects and MAP’s missionMission-Aligned EntertainmentDevelop stories that reflect imagination, empathy, belonging, resilience, and hopeEnsure storytelling remains dignity-centered and emotionally authenticHelp create content that children, youth, and families can meaningfully connect withQualificationsRequiredStrong storytelling, creative writing, or animation concept development skillsAbility to develop original characters, stories, and worldsCreative imagination and collaborative mindsetStrong communication and idea presentation abilityAlignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered valuesPreferredExperience in animation, screenwriting, storyboarding, comics, or media productionFamiliarity with animated television storytelling structuresExperience writing treatments, scripts, or episodic conceptsInterest in educational, family-centered, or emotionally meaningful storytellingCommitmentVolunteer creative leadership roleApproximately 5–10 hours per weekMinimum 6-month commitment requiredRemote / hybrid collaborationWhat You’ll GainOpportunity to help create original animated storytelling projectsCollaboration with artists, writers, animators, and production teamsPortfolio-building experience in animation and story developmentProfessional references and letters of recommendationA meaningful role shaping stories that inspire imagination and connectionHow To ApplyInterested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submitResume or portfolio (preferred)Writing samples, story concepts, or creative work (if available)Brief statement of interest describing storytelling or animation interestsCreate stories children can grow with.Build worlds that inspire imagination, connection, and hope.This role holds the pieces together.From research to outreach to execution—help ensure every story is fully built before it’s told.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.