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Chief Creative Writing/Publishing Officer (Volunteer)
Arts - Entertainment - Publishing
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Remote / WFH
Mentor A Promise
Job Description
Job highlights
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
Minimum Commitment: 6-month commitment required
A thriving community of writers, editors, illustrators, and storytellers
Creative & Editorial Leadership
Ideal candidates may have experience in:
Executive publishing leadership
Children's publishing
Editorial leadership
Literary arts
Creative writing
Educational publishing
Journalism
Digital publishing
Strong candidates typically demonstrate:
Visionary leadership
Outstanding editorial judgment
Strategic thinking and organizational leadership
Experience building high-performing creative teams
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Passion for literacy, storytelling, education, and social impact
A clear long-term publishing strategy for PromisePages
Growth of MAP's publishing portfolio and literary initiatives
High editorial standards across all publications
Sustainable publishing systems that support organizational growth
Minimum 6-month commitment required
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Executive leadership experience building an innovative nonprofit publishing division
Opportunity to shape MAP's literary vision and publishing strategy
Collaboration with authors, editors, illustrators, educators, researchers, and executive leaders
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to build a lasting literary legacy that expands literacy and opportunity for children and families experiencing housing instability
Benefits
Build relationships with publishers, libraries, schools, universities, literary organizations, authors, illustrators, and creative partners
Support fundraising, sponsorships, grants, and publishing collaborations
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Responsibilities
Type: Volunteer Executive Leadership Role
Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week
As Chief Creative Publishing Officer, you will shape the future of PromisePages by leading its literary vision, publishing strategy, editorial excellence, and creative growth
Working alongside an exceptional team of writers, editors, illustrators, educators, and creative leaders, you will help build a publishing division that inspires children, strengthens literacy, preserves community voices, and creates lasting educational impact
A nationally recognized mission-driven publishing division
Original children's book collections and educational publications
Innovative print, digital, audiobook, and accessible publishing initiatives
Strategic partnerships with publishers, libraries, schools, universities, and literary organizations
Sustainable publishing systems that support long-term organizational growth
A culture of creativity, collaboration, excellence, and lifelong learning
Lead MAP's long-term publishing strategy and literary vision
Establish editorial priorities and publishing roadmaps
Identify opportunities to expand publishing initiatives, partnerships, and audience reach
Position PromisePages as a leader in children's literature and mission-driven publishing
Champion excellence in storytelling, editorial quality, and creative publishing
Oversee the development of books, magazines, educational resources, literary works, and digital publications
Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, inclusion, and ethical storytelling
Ensure every publication reflects MAP's mission and dignity-centered values
Organizational Leadership
Lead, mentor, and support Senior Directors and publishing leaders
Build scalable publishing systems, workflows, and editorial standards
Strengthen collaboration across PromiseStudios, PromiseVoice, PromiseLearning, PromiseBrands, and PromiseResearch
Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across the division
Represent Mentor A Promise within publishing, education, literacy, and creative industries
Expand opportunities that increase the reach and impact of MAP's publications
Leadership Oversight
The Chief Creative Publishing Officer provides executive leadership for:
Senior Director of Editorial & Literary Development
Responsible for editorial strategy, manuscript development, editing, proofreading, and literary quality
Senior Director of Publishing Operations
Responsible for production, print and digital publishing, copyright, ISBN management, publication schedules, and publishing workflows
Senior Director of Story Development & Creative Writing
Children's Book Writers
Scriptwriters
Poetry & Creative Writing Team
Educational Content Writers
Story Editors
Literary Researchers
Writing Fellows
Responsible for children's publishing strategy, literacy collections, family reading initiatives, and educational storytelling
Senior Director of Magazine Publishing
Responsible for magazine development, editorial planning, feature writing, and special publications
Senior Director of Author & Creator Partnerships
Responsible for author recruitment, illustrator partnerships, literary collaborations, creator engagement, and publishing partnerships
As a member of Mentor A Promise's Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Creative Publishing Officer is expected to:
Attend our weekly Chiefs Meeting and come prepared to actively contribute to strategic discussions and organizational decision-making
Meet weekly with the Chief Executive Officer to discuss priorities, challenges, opportunities, and divisional progress
Take ownership of PromisePages by setting direction, solving problems, making thoughtful decisions, and driving measurable progress
Communicate regularly with Senior Directors, Directors, and direct reports, ensuring every team member feels informed, supported, connected, and empowered
Follow through on commitments while modeling accountability, collaboration, integrity, professionalism, and servant leadership
Recruit, develop, recognize, and retain talented volunteers while building a healthy, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
Foster strong collaboration across all MAP divisions to advance shared organizational goals
Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the division
Keep children and families experiencing housing instability at the center of every decision, recognizing that every publication exists to expand opportunity, strengthen literacy, and inspire hope
Through your leadership, PromisePages will create books, publications, and literary experiences that strengthen literacy, inspire imagination, preserve community voices, and empower children to see themselves as authors of their own future
Strong publishing partnerships and collaborations
Development of high-performing creative leaders and volunteer teams
Increased readership, educational impact, and community engagement
Job description
Chief Creative Writing (Publishing) Officer (Volunteer)
PromisePages | Creative Publishing, Literary Arts & Storytelling
Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division: PromisePages
Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type: Volunteer Executive Leadership Role
Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum Commitment: 6-month commitment required
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit organization supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, educational enrichment, social-emotional learning, workforce development, creative opportunity, advocacy, housing innovation, and community-centered support.
We believe stories have the power to inspire hope, strengthen literacy, preserve history, and transform lives. Through publishing, we create opportunities for children to see themselves reflected with dignity, imagination, and possibility.
About PromisePages
PromisePages is MAP's publishing, literary arts, and storytelling division. We develop original children's books, educational resources, magazines, poetry, scripts, digital publications, and literary initiatives that expand literacy, celebrate creativity, and amplify voices that deserve to be heard.
Our vision is to build one of the nation's leading nonprofit publishing divisions dedicated to children, education, and social impact.
Executive Opportunity
Mentor A Promise is seeking a visionary publishing executive to build and lead one of the nonprofit sector's most ambitious creative publishing divisions.
As Chief Creative Publishing Officer, you will shape the future of PromisePages by leading its literary vision, publishing strategy, editorial excellence, and creative growth. Working alongside an exceptional team of writers, editors, illustrators, educators, and creative leaders, you will help build a publishing division that inspires children, strengthens literacy, preserves community voices, and creates lasting educational impact.
This is more than a publishing leadership role.
It is an opportunity to build a literary legacy.
What You'll Build
As Chief Creative Publishing Officer, you will help establish:
• A nationally recognized mission-driven publishing division
• Original children's book collections and educational publications
• A thriving community of writers, editors, illustrators, and storytellers
• Innovative print, digital, audiobook, and accessible publishing initiatives
• Strategic partnerships with publishers, libraries, schools, universities, and literary organizations
• Sustainable publishing systems that support long-term organizational growth
• A culture of creativity, collaboration, excellence, and lifelong learning
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision
• Lead MAP's long-term publishing strategy and literary vision.
• Establish editorial priorities and publishing roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to expand publishing initiatives, partnerships, and audience reach.
• Position PromisePages as a leader in children's literature and mission-driven publishing.
Creative & Editorial Leadership
• Champion excellence in storytelling, editorial quality, and creative publishing.
• Oversee the development of books, magazines, educational resources, literary works, and digital publications.
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, inclusion, and ethical storytelling.
• Ensure every publication reflects MAP's mission and dignity-centered values.
Organizational Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and support Senior Directors and publishing leaders.
• Build scalable publishing systems, workflows, and editorial standards.
• Strengthen collaboration across PromiseStudios, PromiseVoice, PromiseLearning, PromiseBrands, and PromiseResearch.
• Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across the division.
Partnerships & Growth
• Build relationships with publishers, libraries, schools, universities, literary organizations, authors, illustrators, and creative partners.
• Support fundraising, sponsorships, grants, and publishing collaborations.
• Represent Mentor A Promise within publishing, education, literacy, and creative industries.
• Expand opportunities that increase the reach and impact of MAP's publications.
Leadership Oversight
The Chief Creative Publishing Officer provides executive leadership for:
Senior Director of Editorial & Literary Development
Responsible for editorial strategy, manuscript development, editing, proofreading, and literary quality.
Senior Director of Publishing Operations
Responsible for production, print and digital publishing, copyright, ISBN management, publication schedules, and publishing workflows.
Senior Director of Story Development & Creative Writing
Responsible for:
• Children's Book Writers
• Short Story Writers
• Scriptwriters
• Poetry & Creative Writing Team
• Educational Content Writers
• Story Editors
• Literary Researchers
• Writing Fellows
Senior Director of Children's Literature
Responsible for children's publishing strategy, literacy collections, family reading initiatives, and educational storytelling.
Senior Director of Magazine Publishing
Responsible for magazine development, editorial planning, feature writing, and special publications.
Senior Director of Author & Creator Partnerships
Responsible for author recruitment, illustrator partnerships, literary collaborations, creator engagement, and publishing partnerships.
Chief Leadership Expectations
As a member of Mentor A Promise's Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Creative Publishing Officer is expected to:
• Attend our weekly Chiefs Meeting and come prepared to actively contribute to strategic discussions and organizational decision-making.
• Meet weekly with the Chief Executive Officer to discuss priorities, challenges, opportunities, and divisional progress.
• Take ownership of PromisePages by setting direction, solving problems, making thoughtful decisions, and driving measurable progress.
• Communicate regularly with Senior Directors, Directors, and direct reports, ensuring every team member feels informed, supported, connected, and empowered.
• Follow through on commitments while modeling accountability, collaboration, integrity, professionalism, and servant leadership.
• Recruit, develop, recognize, and retain talented volunteers while building a healthy, inclusive, and mission-driven culture.
• Foster strong collaboration across all MAP divisions to advance shared organizational goals.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the division.
• Keep children and families experiencing housing instability at the center of every decision, recognizing that every publication exists to expand opportunity, strengthen literacy, and inspire hope.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates may have experience in:
• Executive publishing leadership
• Children's publishing
• Editorial leadership
• Literary arts
• Creative writing
• Educational publishing
• Journalism
• Digital publishing
• Communications
• Education
Strong candidates typically demonstrate:
• Visionary leadership
• Outstanding editorial judgment
• Strategic thinking and organizational leadership
• Experience building high-performing creative teams
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for literacy, storytelling, education, and social impact
Why This Role Matters
Books shape childhood.
Stories shape culture.
Publishing shapes generations.
Long after a child forgets a lesson, they often remember the story that helped them believe in themselves.
The Chief Creative Publishing Officer will help ensure those stories exist—not only for today's children, but for generations to come.
Through your leadership, PromisePages will create books, publications, and literary experiences that strengthen literacy, inspire imagination, preserve community voices, and empower children to see themselves as authors of their own future.
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
• A clear long-term publishing strategy for PromisePages
• Growth of MAP's publishing portfolio and literary initiatives
• High editorial standards across all publications
• Strong publishing partnerships and collaborations
• Development of high-performing creative leaders and volunteer teams
• Increased readership, educational impact, and community engagement
• Sustainable publishing systems that support organizational growth
Commitment
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
What You'll Gain
• Executive leadership experience building an innovative nonprofit publishing division
• Opportunity to shape MAP's literary vision and publishing strategy
• Collaboration with authors, editors, illustrators, educators, researchers, and executive leaders
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The opportunity to build a lasting literary legacy that expands literacy and opportunity for children and families experiencing housing instability
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submit:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Please highlight experience in publishing, editorial leadership, literary arts, children's literature, creative writing, educational publishing, communications, or related fields.
Help build a publishing division where every story inspires learning, every publication expands opportunity, and every child discovers the power of their own voice.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Mentor A Promise. 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 requirements.
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
Minimum Commitment: 6-month commitment required
A thriving community of writers, editors, illustrators, and storytellers
Creative & Editorial Leadership
Ideal candidates may have experience in:
Executive publishing leadership
Children's publishing
Editorial leadership
Literary arts
Creative writing
Educational publishing
Journalism
Digital publishing
Strong candidates typically demonstrate:
Visionary leadership
Outstanding editorial judgment
Strategic thinking and organizational leadership
Experience building high-performing creative teams
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Passion for literacy, storytelling, education, and social impact
A clear long-term publishing strategy for PromisePages
Growth of MAP's publishing portfolio and literary initiatives
High editorial standards across all publications
Sustainable publishing systems that support organizational growth
Minimum 6-month commitment required
Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Executive leadership experience building an innovative nonprofit publishing division
Opportunity to shape MAP's literary vision and publishing strategy
Collaboration with authors, editors, illustrators, educators, researchers, and executive leaders
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to build a lasting literary legacy that expands literacy and opportunity for children and families experiencing housing instability
Benefits
Build relationships with publishers, libraries, schools, universities, literary organizations, authors, illustrators, and creative partners
Support fundraising, sponsorships, grants, and publishing collaborations
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Responsibilities
Type: Volunteer Executive Leadership Role
Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week
As Chief Creative Publishing Officer, you will shape the future of PromisePages by leading its literary vision, publishing strategy, editorial excellence, and creative growth
Working alongside an exceptional team of writers, editors, illustrators, educators, and creative leaders, you will help build a publishing division that inspires children, strengthens literacy, preserves community voices, and creates lasting educational impact
A nationally recognized mission-driven publishing division
Original children's book collections and educational publications
Innovative print, digital, audiobook, and accessible publishing initiatives
Strategic partnerships with publishers, libraries, schools, universities, and literary organizations
Sustainable publishing systems that support long-term organizational growth
A culture of creativity, collaboration, excellence, and lifelong learning
Lead MAP's long-term publishing strategy and literary vision
Establish editorial priorities and publishing roadmaps
Identify opportunities to expand publishing initiatives, partnerships, and audience reach
Position PromisePages as a leader in children's literature and mission-driven publishing
Champion excellence in storytelling, editorial quality, and creative publishing
Oversee the development of books, magazines, educational resources, literary works, and digital publications
Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, inclusion, and ethical storytelling
Ensure every publication reflects MAP's mission and dignity-centered values
Organizational Leadership
Lead, mentor, and support Senior Directors and publishing leaders
Build scalable publishing systems, workflows, and editorial standards
Strengthen collaboration across PromiseStudios, PromiseVoice, PromiseLearning, PromiseBrands, and PromiseResearch
Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across the division
Represent Mentor A Promise within publishing, education, literacy, and creative industries
Expand opportunities that increase the reach and impact of MAP's publications
Leadership Oversight
The Chief Creative Publishing Officer provides executive leadership for:
Senior Director of Editorial & Literary Development
Responsible for editorial strategy, manuscript development, editing, proofreading, and literary quality
Senior Director of Publishing Operations
Responsible for production, print and digital publishing, copyright, ISBN management, publication schedules, and publishing workflows
Senior Director of Story Development & Creative Writing
Children's Book Writers
Scriptwriters
Poetry & Creative Writing Team
Educational Content Writers
Story Editors
Literary Researchers
Writing Fellows
Responsible for children's publishing strategy, literacy collections, family reading initiatives, and educational storytelling
Senior Director of Magazine Publishing
Responsible for magazine development, editorial planning, feature writing, and special publications
Senior Director of Author & Creator Partnerships
Responsible for author recruitment, illustrator partnerships, literary collaborations, creator engagement, and publishing partnerships
As a member of Mentor A Promise's Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Creative Publishing Officer is expected to:
Attend our weekly Chiefs Meeting and come prepared to actively contribute to strategic discussions and organizational decision-making
Meet weekly with the Chief Executive Officer to discuss priorities, challenges, opportunities, and divisional progress
Take ownership of PromisePages by setting direction, solving problems, making thoughtful decisions, and driving measurable progress
Communicate regularly with Senior Directors, Directors, and direct reports, ensuring every team member feels informed, supported, connected, and empowered
Follow through on commitments while modeling accountability, collaboration, integrity, professionalism, and servant leadership
Recruit, develop, recognize, and retain talented volunteers while building a healthy, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
Foster strong collaboration across all MAP divisions to advance shared organizational goals
Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the division
Keep children and families experiencing housing instability at the center of every decision, recognizing that every publication exists to expand opportunity, strengthen literacy, and inspire hope
Through your leadership, PromisePages will create books, publications, and literary experiences that strengthen literacy, inspire imagination, preserve community voices, and empower children to see themselves as authors of their own future
Strong publishing partnerships and collaborations
Development of high-performing creative leaders and volunteer teams
Increased readership, educational impact, and community engagement
Job description
Chief Creative Writing (Publishing) Officer (Volunteer)
PromisePages | Creative Publishing, Literary Arts & Storytelling
Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division: PromisePages
Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type: Volunteer Executive Leadership Role
Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum Commitment: 6-month commitment required
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit organization supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, educational enrichment, social-emotional learning, workforce development, creative opportunity, advocacy, housing innovation, and community-centered support.
We believe stories have the power to inspire hope, strengthen literacy, preserve history, and transform lives. Through publishing, we create opportunities for children to see themselves reflected with dignity, imagination, and possibility.
About PromisePages
PromisePages is MAP's publishing, literary arts, and storytelling division. We develop original children's books, educational resources, magazines, poetry, scripts, digital publications, and literary initiatives that expand literacy, celebrate creativity, and amplify voices that deserve to be heard.
Our vision is to build one of the nation's leading nonprofit publishing divisions dedicated to children, education, and social impact.
Executive Opportunity
Mentor A Promise is seeking a visionary publishing executive to build and lead one of the nonprofit sector's most ambitious creative publishing divisions.
As Chief Creative Publishing Officer, you will shape the future of PromisePages by leading its literary vision, publishing strategy, editorial excellence, and creative growth. Working alongside an exceptional team of writers, editors, illustrators, educators, and creative leaders, you will help build a publishing division that inspires children, strengthens literacy, preserves community voices, and creates lasting educational impact.
This is more than a publishing leadership role.
It is an opportunity to build a literary legacy.
What You'll Build
As Chief Creative Publishing Officer, you will help establish:
• A nationally recognized mission-driven publishing division
• Original children's book collections and educational publications
• A thriving community of writers, editors, illustrators, and storytellers
• Innovative print, digital, audiobook, and accessible publishing initiatives
• Strategic partnerships with publishers, libraries, schools, universities, and literary organizations
• Sustainable publishing systems that support long-term organizational growth
• A culture of creativity, collaboration, excellence, and lifelong learning
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision
• Lead MAP's long-term publishing strategy and literary vision.
• Establish editorial priorities and publishing roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to expand publishing initiatives, partnerships, and audience reach.
• Position PromisePages as a leader in children's literature and mission-driven publishing.
Creative & Editorial Leadership
• Champion excellence in storytelling, editorial quality, and creative publishing.
• Oversee the development of books, magazines, educational resources, literary works, and digital publications.
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, inclusion, and ethical storytelling.
• Ensure every publication reflects MAP's mission and dignity-centered values.
Organizational Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and support Senior Directors and publishing leaders.
• Build scalable publishing systems, workflows, and editorial standards.
• Strengthen collaboration across PromiseStudios, PromiseVoice, PromiseLearning, PromiseBrands, and PromiseResearch.
• Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across the division.
Partnerships & Growth
• Build relationships with publishers, libraries, schools, universities, literary organizations, authors, illustrators, and creative partners.
• Support fundraising, sponsorships, grants, and publishing collaborations.
• Represent Mentor A Promise within publishing, education, literacy, and creative industries.
• Expand opportunities that increase the reach and impact of MAP's publications.
Leadership Oversight
The Chief Creative Publishing Officer provides executive leadership for:
Senior Director of Editorial & Literary Development
Responsible for editorial strategy, manuscript development, editing, proofreading, and literary quality.
Senior Director of Publishing Operations
Responsible for production, print and digital publishing, copyright, ISBN management, publication schedules, and publishing workflows.
Senior Director of Story Development & Creative Writing
Responsible for:
• Children's Book Writers
• Short Story Writers
• Scriptwriters
• Poetry & Creative Writing Team
• Educational Content Writers
• Story Editors
• Literary Researchers
• Writing Fellows
Senior Director of Children's Literature
Responsible for children's publishing strategy, literacy collections, family reading initiatives, and educational storytelling.
Senior Director of Magazine Publishing
Responsible for magazine development, editorial planning, feature writing, and special publications.
Senior Director of Author & Creator Partnerships
Responsible for author recruitment, illustrator partnerships, literary collaborations, creator engagement, and publishing partnerships.
Chief Leadership Expectations
As a member of Mentor A Promise's Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Creative Publishing Officer is expected to:
• Attend our weekly Chiefs Meeting and come prepared to actively contribute to strategic discussions and organizational decision-making.
• Meet weekly with the Chief Executive Officer to discuss priorities, challenges, opportunities, and divisional progress.
• Take ownership of PromisePages by setting direction, solving problems, making thoughtful decisions, and driving measurable progress.
• Communicate regularly with Senior Directors, Directors, and direct reports, ensuring every team member feels informed, supported, connected, and empowered.
• Follow through on commitments while modeling accountability, collaboration, integrity, professionalism, and servant leadership.
• Recruit, develop, recognize, and retain talented volunteers while building a healthy, inclusive, and mission-driven culture.
• Foster strong collaboration across all MAP divisions to advance shared organizational goals.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the division.
• Keep children and families experiencing housing instability at the center of every decision, recognizing that every publication exists to expand opportunity, strengthen literacy, and inspire hope.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates may have experience in:
• Executive publishing leadership
• Children's publishing
• Editorial leadership
• Literary arts
• Creative writing
• Educational publishing
• Journalism
• Digital publishing
• Communications
• Education
Strong candidates typically demonstrate:
• Visionary leadership
• Outstanding editorial judgment
• Strategic thinking and organizational leadership
• Experience building high-performing creative teams
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for literacy, storytelling, education, and social impact
Why This Role Matters
Books shape childhood.
Stories shape culture.
Publishing shapes generations.
Long after a child forgets a lesson, they often remember the story that helped them believe in themselves.
The Chief Creative Publishing Officer will help ensure those stories exist—not only for today's children, but for generations to come.
Through your leadership, PromisePages will create books, publications, and literary experiences that strengthen literacy, inspire imagination, preserve community voices, and empower children to see themselves as authors of their own future.
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
• A clear long-term publishing strategy for PromisePages
• Growth of MAP's publishing portfolio and literary initiatives
• High editorial standards across all publications
• Strong publishing partnerships and collaborations
• Development of high-performing creative leaders and volunteer teams
• Increased readership, educational impact, and community engagement
• Sustainable publishing systems that support organizational growth
Commitment
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
What You'll Gain
• Executive leadership experience building an innovative nonprofit publishing division
• Opportunity to shape MAP's literary vision and publishing strategy
• Collaboration with authors, editors, illustrators, educators, researchers, and executive leaders
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The opportunity to build a lasting literary legacy that expands literacy and opportunity for children and families experiencing housing instability
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submit:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Please highlight experience in publishing, editorial leadership, literary arts, children's literature, creative writing, educational publishing, communications, or related fields.
Help build a publishing division where every story inspires learning, every publication expands opportunity, and every child discovers the power of their own voice.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Mentor A Promise. 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 requirements.
