Director of Community Building & Belonging (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.,Director of Community Building & Belonging (Volunteer)PromisePublic / PromiseBridge | Community Engagement, Belonging & Relationship SystemsOrganization Mentor A Promise (MAP)Division PromisePublic or PromiseBridgeLocation RemoteType Volunteer Leadership RoleReports To Chief of Public Engagement & Community Partnerships / Executive LeadershipWorks Closely With Program Teams, Family Engagement, Volunteer Teams, Schools, Community Partners, PromiseLearning, PromiseVoiceAbout Mentor A PromiseMentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, literacy, social-emotional learning, creative expression, and community-centered programming.At MAP, we believe support is not only built through services—it is built through relationships, trust, and belonging.Our work seeks to create environments where children, families, volunteers, and partners feel connected, welcomed, and part of something larger than themselves.About PromisePublic / PromiseBridge | Community, Partnerships & Public ConnectionPromisePublic and PromiseBridge help strengthen MAP’s relationship with communities, schools, families, volunteers, and external partners.These divisions focus on engagement, public connection, partnership development, and creating systems that strengthen trust and long-term community relationships.Role OverviewMAP is seeking a Director of Community Building & Belonging to help design and lead strategies that foster authentic connection and strengthen community across MAP’s ecosystem.This role focuses on building sustainable pathways forStudent connectionFamily engagementVolunteer belongingSchool and shelter relationshipsCommunity partnership developmentCross-site connection and culture-buildingThe ideal candidate understands that community is not accidental—it is intentionally designed, nurtured, and sustained.This is a community leadership and relationship systems role focused on engagement, belonging, and ecosystem-building.Core ResponsibilitiesCommunity Engagement StrategyDevelop and support organization-wide community engagement strategiesHelp strengthen connection between MAP participants, families, and partnersBuild systems that support long-term engagement and relationship continuityRelationship-Building SystemsDesign pathways that strengthen trust and communication across MAP’s ecosystemHelp build systems that support ongoing connection and participationSupport intentional relationship-building practices across programs and sitesFamily & Youth Connection PathwaysHelp develop meaningful engagement opportunities for youth and familiesSupport initiatives that foster belonging, participation, and shared community identityStrengthen communication and connection between MAP and participating familiesBelonging & Community Culture InitiativesDevelop initiatives that strengthen culture, inclusion, and belongingHelp create welcoming and emotionally supportive community experiencesSupport dignity-centered approaches to engagement and participationCross-Site & Community ProgrammingHelp coordinate community-building experiences across schools, shelters, and MAP sitesSupport events, gatherings, and initiatives that strengthen relationshipsEncourage collaboration across programs and community spacesListening & Feedback SystemsDevelop systems that elevate community voice and lived experienceSupport listening sessions, feedback loops, and engagement practicesHelp ensure community perspectives inform programming and organizational growthWhy This Role MattersMany nonprofits provide services.Few intentionally build community ecosystems.MAP believes belonging is not secondary to support—it is part of support itself.This role helps ensure that students, families, volunteers, schools, and partners are not simply connected to services, but connected to one another through trust, participation, and shared community.QualificationsRequiredStrong relationship-building and communication skillsExperience in community engagement, organizing, partnerships, or human-centered workSystems-thinking and collaborative mindsetStrong organizational and facilitation abilityAlignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered valuesPreferredExperience working with schools, families, youth programs, or community organizationsBackground in community development, nonprofit engagement, public programs, or social impact workExperience facilitating community dialogue or belonging initiativesInterest in trauma-informed and relationship-centered approachesCommitmentVolunteer leadership roleApproximately 5–10 hours per weekMinimum 6-month commitment requiredRemote / hybrid with NYC collaboration as neededWhat You’ll GainLeadership experience building community systems and engagement strategyOpportunity to shape MAP’s culture of belonging and connectionCollaboration across programs, partnerships, and public engagement teamsProfessional references and letters of recommendationMeaningful experience strengthening human-centered systems of supportHow To ApplyInterested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submitResume (required)Brief statement of interest describing community-building, engagement, or partnership experienceHelp build more than programs.Help build connection, belonging, and community that lasts.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.