Front-End Developer; Volunteer

Front-End Developer (Volunteer) – Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location:

Remote (potential NYC-based collaboration)

Type:
Volunteer (Unpaid)

About Mentor A Promise: Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, academic enrichment, social‑emotional learning, literacy development, and creative expression, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive. As part of this mission, our technology team develops and maintains digital platforms that connect students, mentors, and families with resources and opportunities.

The Front-End Developer will help build user‑friendly, visually appealing, and responsive web and mobile applications that amplify MAP’s impact.

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Front-End Developer to join our team. The developer will play a key role in designing and maintaining seamless digital experiences across MAP’s platforms. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for using technology to drive social impact.

• Develop, test, and maintain responsive websites and mobile applications with clean, efficient, and reusable code.
• Collaborate with designers, back‑end developers, and program teams to translate UI/UX wireframes into functional interfaces.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Ensure applications are fully responsive across devices and browsers.
• Integrate APIs and work closely with back‑end teams for data‑driven features.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in front‑end development.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and implement bug fixes.
• Maintain version control and contribute to agile development cycles (scrum/kanban).
• Check and respond to emails daily, ensuring responses within 48 hours.
• Take responsibility for performance improvement by identifying and resolving technical challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as a Front-End Developer or similar role in website and/or mobile app development.
• Proficiency in
  • Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Type Script.
  • Frameworks/Libraries:
    React.js, Vue.js, or Angular.
  • Mobile Frameworks:
    React Native, Flutter, or similar.
  • Version Control:
    Git/Git Hub/Git Lab.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and asynchronous programming.
• Understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Knowledge of build tools such as Webpack, Babel, or Vite.
• Familiarity with UI/UX best practices and design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).

• Experience with server-side rendering (Next.js, Nuxt.js) or hybrid mobile apps.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Firebase, Azure) for deployment and app services.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Mocha).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Volunteer technical role requiring approximately 5–10 hours per week.
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred.
• Remote-first, with optional opportunities for in-person collaboration in New York City.

• Hands‑on experience building technology solutions for a mission-driven nonprofit.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects with cutting‑edge frameworks.
• Collaboration with a creative, diverse, and passionate team.
• A portfolio project that blends technical skill with social purpose.
• Professional references and letters of recommendation to support career growth.

Please send your resume, Linked In profile, and a portfolio of projects (if available) to hr along with a brief statement of interest. You may also apply directly here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Help us build technology with purpose — creating digital platforms that open doors to learning, connection, and opportunity for New York City’s most resilient youth.