Talent Acquisition Specialist (Volunteer)

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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Recruiter (Volunteer)

Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location Remote (with potential NYC-based collaboration)

Type Volunteer

About Mentor A Promise

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

We believe every child deserves a promise kept — and we work every day to make that promise real.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead MAP’s efforts in attracting and interviewing dedicated volunteers. This role will focus on recruitment outreach and candidate screening while ensuring all HR processes are aligned with MAP’s mission and culture. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, a passion for people-centered work, and experience supporting volunteer-driven organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse volunteers
• Post and manage job descriptions across platforms (Idealist, LinkedIn, and similar outlets)
• Screen applications, coordinate interviews, and support selection processes
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations to expand outreach

Requirements

• Experience in recruitment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse groups of people
• Familiarity with recruitment tools and volunteer platforms
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail)
• Commitment to MAP’s mission and values

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing or supporting volunteer programs in nonprofits
• Knowledge of HR compliance best practices
• Familiarity with CRM or volunteer management systems

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience leading volunteer recruitment for a growing nonprofit
• Opportunities to strengthen HR and outreach skills
• Collaboration with a mission-driven and passionate leadership team
• Direct contribution to sustaining the volunteer base that powers MAP’s work
• Letters of recommendation and professional references for future opportunities

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.

For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at hr@mentorapromise.org

Help us build and sustain a strong volunteer community that keeps MAP’s promise of mentorship, education, and hope alive for NYC youth.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, our volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals who are based in the United States. This limitation is due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements associated with our work. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.