Graphic Designer (Volunteer – Marketing, Storytelling & Media Division)

New York, USA (Hybrid)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support MAP’s brand visuals and program storytelling as a graphic designer across campaigns and events.

  • Create visuals for MAP campaigns, social media, and events.
  • Must-have: Experience with Canva or Adobe suite.
  • Standout: Hybrid NYC/remote volunteer role with 5–10 hours weekly and 6-month commitment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design digital and print materials, including social media graphics, flyers, posters, newsletters, presentations, and program assets.
  • Support MAP’s brand identity by ensuring cohesive visual style across all divisions.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Lead, Social Media Lead, YouTube Production Lead, Podcast Team, and Storytelling & Media Division.
  • Create visuals for Threads of Voices, The Bells I Hear, MAP Roots events, MAP Connect programs, and MAP fundraising campaigns.
  • Support the design of book covers, layouts, and visual elements for PromisePress publications (as needed).
  • Develop simple graphics or animations for MAP’s YouTube channel and digital storytelling content.
  • Maintain organized design files and contribute to MAP’s evolving brand library.
  • Check and respond to emails daily, with responses within 48 hours.
  • Take responsibility for performance improvement by integrating feedback, refining design processes, and exploring creative growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or similar).
  • Strong visual storytelling skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional creative, marketing, and program teams.
  • Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and branding.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with consistent deadlines.
  • Passion for youth empowerment, equity, and mission-driven creative work.
  • Volunteer role, approximately 5–10 hours per week.
  • Minimum 6-month commitment preferred.
  • Hybrid In-person in NYC and/or remote via Google Meet.

Preferred

  • Experience in animation, motion graphics, or video design.
  • Ability to support UX/UI design for websites or apps.
  • Illustration or hand-drawn artwork skills.
  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities (Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred).

Benefits

  • Letters of recommendation and strong professional references.
  • Hands-on experience building and sustaining nonprofit brand identity.
  • Opportunity to build a mission-centered portfolio.
  • Collaboration with MAP’s media creators, marketing team, and program leaders.
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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)