Chief of Career Readiness & Pathways; Volunteer

Overview

Chief of Career Readiness & Pathways (Volunteer) for Mentor A Promise (MAP). Reports To CEO / Executive Director.

Location:

Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed. Type:
Volunteer.

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a NYC-based nonprofit serving children, youth, young adults, and families experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, workforce pathways, creative expression, and community-based programs. MAP is committed to expanding access to opportunity beyond traditional classrooms—supporting adolescents, young adults, and parents as they prepare for careers, economic mobility, and long-term stability.

The Promise Rise Division leads MAP’s pathway-focused programming for older students, young adults, and parents, including internships, summer programs, career readiness, workforce preparation, alternative education, and skill-building workshops. Promise Rise bridges education and employment, supporting participants as they transition into postsecondary education, careers, and sustainable livelihoods.

The Chief of Career Readiness & Pathways is the senior leader responsible for leading the Promise Rise Division and setting MAP’s organization-wide strategy for career readiness, internships, summer programs, alternative education, workshops, and pathway development. This role oversees programs designed to support older students, young adults, and parents in navigating education-to-career transitions. The Chief of Career Readiness & Pathways serves as a strategic partner to the CEO / Executive Director and collaborates closely with Promise Learning, Promise Housing, Promise of Giving, Partnerships, and Content & Storytelling leadership to ensure Promise Rise initiatives are integrated, accessible, and mission-aligned.

• Lead and steward the Promise Rise Division and its strategic direction
• Set and execute MAP’s organization-wide strategy for
• Career readiness and workforce preparation
• Internships and experiential learning
• Summer programs
• Alternative education and nontraditional learning models
• Skills-based workshops and career exploration
• Oversee Promise Rise programming for older students, young adults, and parents
• Ensure programs are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessible
• Align Promise Rise initiatives with education, mentoring, housing, and family support efforts
• Partner with Development and Partnerships to cultivate employer, training, and funder relationships
• Collaborate with Data and Evaluation teams to assess outcomes and continuously improve programming
• Support and guide staff and volunteers delivering Promise Rise programs
• Advise executive leadership on pathway strategy, risks, and long-term planning

• Senior experience in workforce development, career readiness, education pathways, or program leadership
• Strong understanding of internships, workforce preparation, and alternative education models
• Experience designing or overseeing programs for adolescents, young adults, or families
• Ability to align pathway programming with mission and community needs
• Strong leadership, communication, and systems-thinking skills
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

• Experience in nonprofit, workforce development, or education organizations
• Familiarity with employer partnerships, training providers, or postsecondary pathways
• Experience working with individuals experiencing housing or economic instability
• Experience leading cross-functional or multi-program initiatives
• Background in youth, young adult, or family-serving programs

• Volunteer executive leadership role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

• Executive-level leadership experience leading a division focused on career readiness and pathways
• Direct influence on programs supporting economic mobility for youth, young adults, and families
• Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-division partners
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The opportunity to build dignified, opportunity-centered pathways at scale

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist, please add resume and cover letter.

Help lead Promise Rise—creating pathways that connect learning, work, and stability for youth, young adults, and families.

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.