Director of Cybersecurity (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 Cybersecurity (Volunteer)PromiseShield | Cybersecurity, Digital Protection & Security OperationsOrganization Mentor A Promise (MAP)Division PromiseShieldLocation Remote / Hybrid (NYC Collaboration as Needed)Type Volunteer Leadership RoleReports To Chief of PromiseShieldWorks Closely With Privacy Team, PromiseStack, Legal & Governance, PromisePeople, Operations, and Executive LeadershipAbout Mentor A PromiseMentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, educational enrichment, creative expression, and community-centered programming.As MAP continues to expand across technology, education, media, and digital systems, protecting our infrastructure, information, and communication environments is essential to maintaining trust, safeguarding communities, and supporting responsible growth.At MAP, security is not treated as an afterthought.It is part of how we protect people, steward information, and strengthen organizational resilience.About PromiseShield | Security, Privacy & Organizational ProtectionPromiseShield is MAP’s division responsible for cybersecurity, privacy, safeguarding, digital governance, and organizational protection.The division works to ensure that MAP’s systems and digital environments remainSecureEthicalAccessibleResilientMission-alignedPromiseShield helps build a culture where protection, preparedness, and digital responsibility are shared across the organization.Role OverviewMentor A Promise is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Director of Cybersecurity to help lead and strengthen MAP’s cybersecurity operations, digital protection systems, and security practices.This leadership role focuses on helping safeguard MAP’s infrastructure, accounts, communication platforms, and operational technology environments while working collaboratively across departments to support secure and responsible growth.The Director of Cybersecurity helps oversee and supportCybersecurity operationsAccount and access securityDigital risk reductionSecurity educationPlatform protectionThreat awarenessSecurity preparednessOrganizational cybersecurity cultureThis role helps ensure that cybersecurity is not simply technical—it is proactive, collaborative, and mission-centered.This is a cybersecurity leadership and digital protection role focused on prevention, resilience, and operational security.Core ResponsibilitiesCybersecurity Operations & ProtectionHelp support and strengthenOrganizational cybersecurity practicesSecurity operations and protectionsDigital risk awarenessInfrastructure protectionSecure technology use across MAP systemsAssist with maintaining secure and resilient technology environments.Google Workspace & Platform SecurityCollaborate with technology and privacy teams to supportGoogle Workspace security administrationAuthentication and account protectionPermission and access controlsMulti-factor authentication practicesSecure collaboration environmentsUser and administrative security settingsHelp ensure secure use of MAP’s communication and productivity systems.Phishing Prevention & Security AwarenessHelp design and supportCybersecurity awareness initiativesPhishing prevention educationSecurity guidance for volunteers and teamsSecure communication practicesSecurity education and workforce awareness effortsSupport development of a digitally informed and security-conscious culture.Security Risk & Incident PreparednessAssist withSecurity risk identificationVulnerability awarenessIncident preparedness planningSecurity escalation and response proceduresThreat awareness and digital risk monitoringHelp strengthen organizational readiness and resilience.Cross-Functional Security CollaborationCollaborate withPromiseShield Privacy TeamPromiseStackLegal & GovernancePromisePeopleOperations and Executive LeadershipHelp align cybersecurity with privacy, safeguarding, and organizational governance systems.QualificationsWe welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.Helpful experience may includeCybersecurityInformation securityIT securityNetwork or cloud securitySecurity operationsRisk managementDigital protection systemsTechnology infrastructureStrong candidates often demonstrateTechnical and strategic thinkingSecurity awareness and systems knowledgeCollaboration and leadershipCommunication abilitySound judgmentCommitment to ethical and responsible security practicesExperience withGoogle Workspace administrationCybersecurity toolsPhishing detection and awareness systemsCloud-based environmentsSecurity monitoring or protection systemsis highly valued.CommitmentVolunteer leadership roleApproximately 5–10 hours per weekMinimum 6-month Commitment RequiredRemote / hybrid collaborationUS-based volunteers onlyResponsive communication through MAP systems48-hour communication expectationParticipation in MAP onboarding, safeguarding, and organizational orientation processesWhat You’ll GainLeadership experience within PromiseShieldOpportunity to help strengthen and shape cybersecurity systemsCollaboration across technology, privacy, legal, and operational teamsMeaningful work protecting digital environments and organizational trustProfessional references and letters of recommendationMission-driven experience supporting safe and resilient infrastructureHow to ApplyInterested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submitResumeBrief statement of interestRelevant cybersecurity or technology experiencePlease share experience involvingCybersecurityIT or digital protectionPlatform securityGoogle Workspace or cloud systemsSecurity awareness or incident responseHelp protect the systems behind the mission.Building digital environments where trust, preparedness, and responsible security grow together.This role holds the pieces together.From research to outreach to execution—help ensure every system is protected before it is scaled.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.