Educational Children’s TV & Digital Programming 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.,Educational Children’s TV & Digital Programming Creator (Volunteer)PromiseLearning x PromiseStudios | Children’s Media, Educational Entertainment & Creative ProgrammingOrganization Mentor A Promise (MAP)Divisions PromiseLearning & PromiseStudiosLocation Remote / HybridType Volunteer Creative & Educational RoleReports To Director of Curriculum & Instruction / Creative Program LeadershipWorks Closely With Writers, Illustrators, Animation Teams, Video Production Teams, SEL Teams, Creative TeamsAbout Mentor A PromiseMentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering children and youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, literacy, social-emotional learning, creative expression, and community.We believe educational media can inspire imagination, strengthen emotional connection, and make learning feel joyful and accessible. Through creative storytelling and children’s programming, MAP aims to create meaningful content that children can learn from, grow with, and emotionally connect to.About PromiseLearning x PromiseStudiosPromiseLearning is MAP’s education division responsible for academic enrichment, literacy, SEL (social-emotional learning), and innovative learning experiences.PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative storytelling and media production division responsible for animation, film, visual storytelling, audio, and digital media production.Together, these divisions collaborate to create educational entertainment experiences that combine learning, storytelling, creativity, and emotional connection across digital and media platforms.Role OverviewMAP is seeking an Educational Children’s TV & Digital Programming Creator to help develop educational entertainment content forTV-style programmingYouTube seriesShort-form digital contentAnimated learning experiencesChildren’s storytelling mediaEducational video segmentsThis role focuses on blendingEducationEntertainmentStorytellingSELCreativityVisual learningThe ideal candidate is passionate about creating programming children genuinely enjoy watching while also learning from.This is a children’s media and creative storytelling role focused on educational entertainment and digital audience engagement.Core ResponsibilitiesChildren’s TV & Video Programming DevelopmentCreate concepts for educational TV-style and YouTube programmingDevelop characters, segments, themes, and episodic ideasSupport development of educational entertainment series and formatsEducational Storytelling & Creative DevelopmentDevelop stories and creative learning experiences for childrenBlend education with humor, imagination, music, movement, and visual storytellingCreate emotionally engaging and age-appropriate contentDigital & YouTube Content IdeationHelp create content designed for YouTube and digital platformsContribute ideas for short-form educational videos and recurring segmentsSupport audience engagement through modern children’s media formatsCross-Team CollaborationWork with animators, illustrators, video editors, writers, and production teamsCollaborate with SEL and education teams to align learning goalsSupport integrated storytelling and multimedia productionMission-Aligned Educational EntertainmentEnsure programming reflects dignity-centered and trauma-informed valuesCreate content that encourages imagination, confidence, empathy, and belongingHelp build educational experiences children can emotionally connect withQualificationsRequiredPassion for children’s media, storytelling, or educational entertainmentStrong creativity and idea development skillsAbility to think visually and conceptually for digital/video formatsStrong communication and collaborative abilitiesAlignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered valuesPreferredExperience in children’s media, YouTube content, animation, education, or storytellingExperience creating scripts, show concepts, or educational contentFamiliarity with children’s entertainment formats and audience engagementInterest in animation, music, educational storytelling, or family-centered programmingCommitmentVolunteer roleApproximately 5–10 hours per weekMinimum 6-month commitment requiredRemote / hybrid collaborationWhat You’ll GainExperience developing children’s educational media and digital programmingCollaboration with animation, production, education, and creative storytelling teamsOpportunity to help shape mission-driven children’s contentPortfolio-building experience in educational entertainmentProfessional references and letters of recommendationHow To ApplyInterested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submitResume (required)Creative samples, story concepts, scripts, or relevant work (preferred)Brief statement of interest describing experience or passion for children’s educational mediaHelp create programming children look forward to watching.Building stories, characters, and experiences where learning and imagination grow together.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.