Social Media Manager; Volunteer

Social Media Manager (Volunteer) at Mentor A Promise

Join to apply for this volunteer role and help amplify the mission and stories of Mentor A Promise (MAP), a nonprofit supporting children and youth experiencing housing instability in New York City.

MAP is dedicated to supporting youth ages 5–18 through mentorship, academic enrichment, literacy development, creative expression, and housing initiatives. Through storytelling, public engagement, and digital media platforms—including Threads of Voices (storytelling and podcast),
The Bells I Hear (audio series), and You Tube and social media channels—MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces for young people to thrive.

We are seeking a creative and organized Social Media Manager to lead MAP’s digital presence across platforms such as Instagram, Linked In, X (Twitter), Facebook, and You Tube. The ideal candidate will combine storytelling, design, and analytics to strengthen community engagement, expand our audience, and build a unified digital voice for MAP.

• Develop and manage a social media strategy aligned with MAP’s mission and campaigns.
• Plan, schedule, and publish content across all MAP platforms.
• Create compelling posts highlighting programs, youth stories, and initiatives such as Threads of Voices and The Bells I Hear
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• Collaborate with communications, design, and program teams to align messaging and visuals.
• Engage with followers and partner organizations to foster authentic community relationships.
• Track analytics, audience engagement, and platform performance to inform strategy.
• Support video and visual content for MAP’s You Tube and multimedia storytelling.
• Check and respond to emails daily, ensuring all responses are completed within 48 hours.
• Take responsibility for performance improvement by setting growth goals and optimizing digital engagement efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Media, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience managing social media for an organization, brand, or campaign.
• Strong understanding of social media tools (Instagram, Linked In, You Tube Studio, Meta Business Suite, Canva, or Hootsuite).
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, analytics, and community engagement strategies.
• Collaborative, reliable, and passionate about creative communication and social impact.

• Volunteer position requiring approximately 5–10 hours per week.
• Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred.
• Remote‑first, with opportunities for collaboration and event coverage in New York City.

• Hands‑on experience leading communications and digital engagement for a mission‑driven nonprofit.
• Collaboration with a dynamic team of designers, writers, and storytellers.
• Opportunities to develop your portfolio, analytics insights, and digital strategy expertise.
• Professional references, mentorship, and exposure to multimedia production.
• The fulfillment of using social media to share stories that inspire hope and action.

Please send your resume, Linked In profile, and 2–3 examples of your social media work (posts, campaigns, or visuals) to hr with the subject line Social Media Manager (Volunteer). You may also apply directly here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..