What are the responsibilities and job description for the Short-Form Video Producer (Volunteer) position at Mentor A Promise?
Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice, all within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity-protective storytelling, consent-driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs - we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long-term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.
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Short-Form Video Producer (Volunteer)
PromiseStudios | Short-Form Video, Digital Storytelling & Social Media
Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division PromiseStudios
Location Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Commitment Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Type Volunteer Creative Role
Minimum Commitment 6-month Commitment Required
Reports To Director of Video Production
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit organization serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, educational enrichment, workforce development, creative opportunity, advocacy, housing innovation, and community-centered support.
At MAP, every story has the power to inspire action.
Short-form video allows us to reach new audiences, build community, recruit volunteers, educate the public, and celebrate the resilience of children and families with authenticity, dignity, and hope.
About PromiseStudios
PromiseStudios is MAP's film, documentary, video production, photography, podcast, animation, and multimedia storytelling division.
The division produces mission-driven content that informs, inspires, and engages audiences across digital platforms while preserving the voices and experiences of the communities we serve.
PromiseStudios transforms meaningful moments into stories that create lasting impact.
Role Overview
The Short-Form Video Producer creates engaging vertical video content that expands Mentor A Promise's reach across social media platforms.
This role transforms documentaries, podcasts, interviews, community events, educational programming, volunteer experiences, and behind-the-scenes moments into compelling short-form videos optimized for digital audiences.
Working closely with PromiseVoice, PromiseBrands, PromiseRooted, and the marketing and communications teams, the Short-Form Video Producer helps grow awareness, inspire volunteerism, strengthen community partnerships, and increase support for MAP's mission.
The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with strong editing skills, a deep understanding of social media platforms, and a passion for creating meaningful content that connects with audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Short-Form Video Production
The Short-Form Video Producer supports
Short-Form Video Production
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A single video can introduce someone to a cause they have never encountered.
It can inspire someone to volunteer.
Support a child.
Share a story.
Or strengthen an entire community.
The Short-Form Video Producer helps transform everyday moments into powerful stories that expand Mentor A Promise's reach and deepen its impact.
Success Measures
The Short-Form Video Producer is expected to
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and include their resume, portfolio, demo reel, or examples of short-form video content.
Please highlight experience involving video editing, content creation, social media production, digital storytelling, or related creative disciplines.
Help create the stories that inspire people to learn, volunteer, give, and believe in the power of mentorship through Mentor A Promise.
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.
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Short-Form Video Producer (Volunteer)
PromiseStudios | Short-Form Video, Digital Storytelling & Social Media
Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division PromiseStudios
Location Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Commitment Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Type Volunteer Creative Role
Minimum Commitment 6-month Commitment Required
Reports To Director of Video Production
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit organization serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, educational enrichment, workforce development, creative opportunity, advocacy, housing innovation, and community-centered support.
At MAP, every story has the power to inspire action.
Short-form video allows us to reach new audiences, build community, recruit volunteers, educate the public, and celebrate the resilience of children and families with authenticity, dignity, and hope.
About PromiseStudios
PromiseStudios is MAP's film, documentary, video production, photography, podcast, animation, and multimedia storytelling division.
The division produces mission-driven content that informs, inspires, and engages audiences across digital platforms while preserving the voices and experiences of the communities we serve.
PromiseStudios transforms meaningful moments into stories that create lasting impact.
Role Overview
The Short-Form Video Producer creates engaging vertical video content that expands Mentor A Promise's reach across social media platforms.
This role transforms documentaries, podcasts, interviews, community events, educational programming, volunteer experiences, and behind-the-scenes moments into compelling short-form videos optimized for digital audiences.
Working closely with PromiseVoice, PromiseBrands, PromiseRooted, and the marketing and communications teams, the Short-Form Video Producer helps grow awareness, inspire volunteerism, strengthen community partnerships, and increase support for MAP's mission.
The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with strong editing skills, a deep understanding of social media platforms, and a passion for creating meaningful content that connects with audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Short-Form Video Production
- Produce engaging short-form videos for social media campaigns
- Edit vertical video content optimized for multiple platforms
- Develop compelling visual stories that reflect MAP's mission
- Create videos that educate, inspire, and encourage community engagement
- Maintain high creative and production standards
- Edit content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Facebook Reels, and emerging platforms
- Develop attention-grabbing hooks and engaging pacing
- Create captions, graphics, subtitles, and calls to action
- Optimize videos for audience retention and platform performance
- Repurpose long-form content into short-form storytelling
- Identify compelling stories across MAP programs and initiatives
- Collaborate on creative concepts and campaign ideas
- Support visual storytelling that reflects dignity, authenticity, and hope
- Ensure all content aligns with MAP's storytelling standards
- Promote ethical, trauma-informed, and privacy-conscious storytelling
- Partner with marketing and communications teams on campaigns
- Support content calendars and publishing priorities
- Contribute ideas based on platform trends and audience behavior
- Assist with campaign launches and community engagement initiatives
- Strengthen cross-platform storytelling strategies
- Stay current on short-form video trends, editing techniques, and platform best practices
- Explore new storytelling formats and creative approaches
- Recommend improvements based on analytics and audience engagement
- Support continuous innovation across MAP's digital content strategy
- Partner with PromiseVoice on social media storytelling
- Collaborate with PromiseBrands on campaign and brand content
- Support PromiseRooted in documenting community programming
- Work with PromisePod to repurpose podcast content into short-form videos
- Align creative work with organizational priorities
The Short-Form Video Producer supports
Short-Form Video Production
Responsible for
- Vertical video production
- Social media editing
- Content optimization
- Digital storytelling
Responsible for
- Documentary clips
- Podcast highlights
- Event recaps
- Volunteer stories
- Community storytelling
Responsible for
- TikTok
- Instagram Reels
- YouTube Shorts
- LinkedIn video
- Facebook Reels
Responsible for
- Video performance
- Platform optimization
- Viewer engagement
- Storytelling innovation
- Experience creating and editing short-form vertical video
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or similar editing software
- Strong storytelling, editing, pacing, and visual communication skills
- Understanding of current social media trends and platform best practices
- Ability to manage multiple creative projects and deadlines
- Passion for nonprofit storytelling and social impact
- Experience creating high-performing or viral social media content
- Motion graphics and animation experience
- Caption design and accessibility best practices
- Photography or videography experience
- Knowledge of analytics and audience engagement strategies
- Experience with nonprofit or mission-driven storytelling
A single video can introduce someone to a cause they have never encountered.
It can inspire someone to volunteer.
Support a child.
Share a story.
Or strengthen an entire community.
The Short-Form Video Producer helps transform everyday moments into powerful stories that expand Mentor A Promise's reach and deepen its impact.
Success Measures
- Growth in social media engagement
- Quality and consistency of video production
- Audience growth across platforms
- Performance of short-form video campaigns
- Creative storytelling impact
- Support of organizational awareness and fundraising goals
The Short-Form Video Producer is expected to
- Attend relevant creative team meetings
- Participate in weekly check-ins with the Director of Video Production
- Collaborate with cross-functional creative teams
- Support organizational storytelling initiatives
- Approximately 5–10 hours per week
- Minimum 6-month commitment required
- Maintain timely and professional communication
- Collaborate through MAP systems and communication platforms
- Support MAP's safeguarding standards, mission, and organizational values
- Foster an inclusive, creative, and mission-driven culture
- Opportunity to build a portfolio of meaningful social-impact content
- Experience creating videos for a growing nonprofit media organization
- Collaboration with filmmakers, photographers, designers, marketers, and storytellers
- Professional references and letters of recommendation
- Meaningful impact supporting children and families experiencing housing instability
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and include their resume, portfolio, demo reel, or examples of short-form video content.
Please highlight experience involving video editing, content creation, social media production, digital storytelling, or related creative disciplines.
Help create the stories that inspire people to learn, volunteer, give, and believe in the power of mentorship through Mentor A Promise.
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.