Content Writer (Social Media & Digital Platforms) (Volunteer)

New York City, NY (Remote)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the storytelling engine for MAP across platforms, turning student experiences and community impact into human-centered content that grows engagement and visibility.

  • Content Creation: Write captions, posts, and short-form content for Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more.
  • Platform Adaptation: Tailor tone and format to each channel and audience.
  • Campaign Alignment: Coordinate with campaigns, programs, and partnerships to maintain consistent voice and measurable impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write compelling captions, posts, and short-form content for platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
  • Adapt messaging for each platform’s tone, audience, and format
  • Develop content that is engaging, shareable, and aligned with MAP’s mission
  • Translate MAP’s work into clear, human-centered stories
  • Highlight student experiences, mentorship, and community impact
  • Ensure all storytelling reflects dignity, care, and authenticity
  • Contribute to content calendars and campaign planning
  • Write content that drives interaction, visibility, and growth
  • Support audience engagement through thoughtful, timely responses
  • Write and refine content for MAP’s website and digital platforms (PromisePath / PromiseLink)

Requirements

  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Experience creating content for social media platforms
  • Understanding of platform-specific writing styles (short-form, caption-based, etc.)
  • Ability to write content that is clear, engaging, and audience-focused
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
  • Approximately 5–10 hours per week
  • Minimum 6-month commitment
  • Remote-first with optional NYC collaboration
  • Volunteer role

Preferred

  • Experience with SEO, analytics, or performance-based writing
  • Experience writing for nonprofit, education, or social impact organizations
  • Familiarity with content tools and platforms (Canva, scheduling tools, etc.)
  • Understanding of digital engagement trends and audience behavior
Mentor A Promise logo

Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise is a nonprofit organization that support youths and families living in temporary housing in NYC. We work directly with students and provide them with mentorship, vocational and educational support. We also work with our students after they move out of temporary housing and into the community through our online program. We work with our partners to provide our students with the tools needed to succeed.

Founded in 2019
New York, New York, USA
27 employees (10 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
311
Traffic Source Mix
Search
17.8%
Direct
64.4%
Referral
5.1%
Social
11.5%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (15% of company)