Creative Director (Volunteer) Job at Mentor A Promise in New York
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Creative Director (Volunteer)
Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location: Remote
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, and creative expression, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive.
Our creative initiatives — including Thread & Promise (sustainable fashion) and Threads of Voices (storytelling through design) — bring together art, fashion, and narrative to amplify the voices of underserved communities and empower youth through creative expression.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Volunteer Creative Director to lead MAP’s creative vision and oversee design across programs, campaigns, and fashion initiatives. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong creative portfolio and experience leading multidisciplinary teams. The Creative Director will ensure that MAP’s storytelling, branding, and design work are innovative, consistent, and deeply aligned with our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Define and oversee MAP’s overall creative direction and storytelling strategy
Supervise and mentor designers, illustrators, writers, and multimedia volunteers
Lead the creative development of MAP’s fashion projects, including Thread & Promise and Threads of Voices
Collaborate with leadership and communications teams to align creative strategy with organizational goals
Manage design and creative assets for campaigns, programs, and events
Ensure all creative work reflects MAP’s values, mission, and brand identity
Guide the production of multimedia, fashion, and visual storytelling projects
Qualifications
Proven experience in creative direction, art direction, or multidisciplinary design leadership
Strong portfolio showcasing branding, design, or multimedia storytelling work
Proficiency in creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar platforms)
Experience mentoring or leading creative teams
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
Passion for using creativity to drive social impact and empower underserved youth
Commitment
Volunteer role, approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote with virtual collaboration meetings
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on leadership experience directing creative projects in a nonprofit and fashion-focused context
Opportunities to shape MAP’s storytelling and design strategy across multiple initiatives
Collaboration with mission-driven leaders, designers, and community partners
A portfolio of innovative, purpose-driven creative projects
Professional references and letters of recommendation
How to Apply
Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and portfolio to hr@mentorapromise.org along with a brief statement of interest.
You may also apply directly here: https://forms.gle/ptgy2zBZXJB1q7GV8
Bring your creativity and leadership to MAP — and help shape the fashion, design, and storytelling projects that amplify community voices.
- Location:
- New York
- Job Type:
- PartTime