Public Affairs & Communications Coordinator (Volunteer) at Mentor A Promise | New York, USA

Mentor A Promise

Public Affairs & Communications Coordinator (Volunteer)

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradVolunteer

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support outreach and public engagement efforts for a NYC nonprofit helping youth in housing instability.

Maintain outreach tracking systems and assist in preparing communications.
Must-have: Strong writing and organizational skills.
Standout: Hybrid/remote volunteer with 5–10 hours per week and 6‑month commitment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Maintain tracking systems for outreach, partnerships, and engagement efforts
Assist in preparing outreach materials and communications
Collaborate with communications and advocacy teams to align messaging
Support documentation and organization of public engagement initiatives
Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Requirements

Strong writing and organizational skills
Interest in communications, advocacy, or public affairs
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

Preferred

Experience in communications, journalism, or public affairs
Experience supporting campaigns or external communications

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)

mentorapromise.org