Project Manager – PromiseLink (Volunteer)

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Project Manager – PromiseLink (Volunteer)

Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location Remote

Type Volunteer (Unpaid)

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, social-emotional learning, academic enrichment, and creative expression, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces for young people to thrive.

PromiseLink is MAP’s centralized digital hub for mentors. It provides access to training materials, scheduling tools, communication channels, and program updates — ensuring every mentor is supported, connected, and equipped to guide youth effectively.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Volunteer Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and rollout of PromiseLink. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and a passion for leveraging technology to support volunteers. The Project Manager will ensure PromiseLink functions as a reliable, user-friendly hub for mentor scheduling, communication, and resources — strengthening MAP’s mentoring network.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the PromiseLink project, from planning to launch and ongoing optimization
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and deliverables
• Coordinate with tech, design, HR, and program teams to ensure integration of scheduling, communication, and training features
• Gather mentor feedback to guide development and ensure usability
• Track progress, identify risks, and resolve challenges proactively
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to MAP leadership
• Ensure PromiseLink aligns with MAP’s mission, accessibility standards, and data privacy policies
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in project management (professional or volunteer), ideally in technology, platforms, or nonprofit initiatives
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with collaboration and scheduling platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Calendly, or similar tools)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to balance technical requirements with mentor needs and usability
• Commitment to MAP’s mission of mentorship, equity, and impact
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Background in systems design, digital product management, or intranet tools
• Experience coordinating distributed or volunteer-based teams
• Understanding of nonprofit volunteer management practices
  
  

Commitment

• Volunteer role, approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience leading the development of a mentor-focused platform
• Opportunities to strengthen leadership in digital project management
• Collaboration with a dedicated, mission-driven team
• A portfolio project that demonstrates impact in volunteer engagement and nonprofit tech
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
  
  

How to Apply

Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and (if applicable) GitHub/portfolio link to hr@mentorapromise.org along with a brief statement of interest.

You may also apply directly here https //forms.gle/ptgy2zBZXJB1q7GV8

Help us launch PromiseLink — the hub that connects, schedules, and empowers mentors to keep the promise every child deserves.