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Mentor A Promise Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We partner with family temporary housing sites across New York, educational institutions, and community organizations to create a strong support network for young people experiencing homelessness, helping them overcome challenges and forge their own path to success. We connect students with our mentors for in-person and online programs.
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Position
Volunteer Chief People & Culture Officer
Location
New York, NY (Hybrid/Remote)
Commitment
5-10 hours/week for a minimum six-month term
About Us
Mentor A Promise is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness through mentorship, education, and community. We partner with youth and families living in New York City’s temporary housing facilities to create pathways of hope, resilience, and opportunity.
Role Overview
As our Volunteer Chief People & Culture Officer, you’ll lend executive-level guidance to shape our people strategy, embed an inclusive culture, and build scalable people processes. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you’ll coach our leadership team, support critical change initiatives, and help ensure that every staff member and volunteer thrives in service of our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic People Partnership Advise the CEO and Board on people-strategy decisions, including organizational design, talent priorities, and culture initiatives. Culture & Engagement Guide the development of engagement surveys, interpret results, and recommend action plans. Coach leadership on reinforcing our values of trust, belonging, and continuous feedback. Talent & Leadership Development Help design high-impact volunteer and staff onboarding, performance-management, and succession-planning frameworks. Mentor emerging leaders through one-on-one coaching and group leadership circles. Change Management Support Provide expertise on major transitions-new systems, process improvements, growth milestones-ensuring clear communication and stakeholder alignment. DEI & Belonging Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by reviewing policies and practices, and by supporting affinity-group formation. Qualifications & Skills
Required 1+ years in senior People/HR leadership, with track record in strategy, change management, and culture building. Exceptional communication and executive-coaching abilities. Demonstrated commitment to DEI and inclusive leadership. Availability to contribute 5-10 hours per week for at least six months. Preferred Nonprofit experience or pro bono consulting background. Certifications such as SHRM-SCP, Prosci, or equivalent. Familiarity with HRIS platforms and people-analytics tools. What You’ll Gain
Strategic leadership experience at the executive level of a growing nonprofit Deepened network within the social-impact and nonprofit sectors A formal letter of recommendation and public acknowledgment of your contributions Satisfaction of advancing a mission that empowers families and children facing housing insecurity
How to Apply
Please send a brief cover letter outlining your relevant leadership experience and availability to
beranobel@mentorapromise.org
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; we aim to welcome our new volunteer CPCO within the next month.
Mentor A Promise is an equal-opportunity organization.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contributors.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good. Seniority level
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Volunteer Chief People & Culture Officer
role at
Mentor A Promise 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Volunteer Chief People & Culture Officer
role at
Mentor A Promise Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We partner with family temporary housing sites across New York, educational institutions, and community organizations to create a strong support network for young people experiencing homelessness, helping them overcome challenges and forge their own path to success. We connect students with our mentors for in-person and online programs.
,
Position
Volunteer Chief People & Culture Officer
Location
New York, NY (Hybrid/Remote)
Commitment
5-10 hours/week for a minimum six-month term
About Us
Mentor A Promise is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness through mentorship, education, and community. We partner with youth and families living in New York City’s temporary housing facilities to create pathways of hope, resilience, and opportunity.
Role Overview
As our Volunteer Chief People & Culture Officer, you’ll lend executive-level guidance to shape our people strategy, embed an inclusive culture, and build scalable people processes. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you’ll coach our leadership team, support critical change initiatives, and help ensure that every staff member and volunteer thrives in service of our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic People Partnership Advise the CEO and Board on people-strategy decisions, including organizational design, talent priorities, and culture initiatives. Culture & Engagement Guide the development of engagement surveys, interpret results, and recommend action plans. Coach leadership on reinforcing our values of trust, belonging, and continuous feedback. Talent & Leadership Development Help design high-impact volunteer and staff onboarding, performance-management, and succession-planning frameworks. Mentor emerging leaders through one-on-one coaching and group leadership circles. Change Management Support Provide expertise on major transitions-new systems, process improvements, growth milestones-ensuring clear communication and stakeholder alignment. DEI & Belonging Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by reviewing policies and practices, and by supporting affinity-group formation. Qualifications & Skills
Required 1+ years in senior People/HR leadership, with track record in strategy, change management, and culture building. Exceptional communication and executive-coaching abilities. Demonstrated commitment to DEI and inclusive leadership. Availability to contribute 5-10 hours per week for at least six months. Preferred Nonprofit experience or pro bono consulting background. Certifications such as SHRM-SCP, Prosci, or equivalent. Familiarity with HRIS platforms and people-analytics tools. What You’ll Gain
Strategic leadership experience at the executive level of a growing nonprofit Deepened network within the social-impact and nonprofit sectors A formal letter of recommendation and public acknowledgment of your contributions Satisfaction of advancing a mission that empowers families and children facing housing insecurity
How to Apply
Please send a brief cover letter outlining your relevant leadership experience and availability to
beranobel@mentorapromise.org
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; we aim to welcome our new volunteer CPCO within the next month.
Mentor A Promise is an equal-opportunity organization.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contributors.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Job function
Job function Human Resources Industries Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mentor A Promise by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief People Officer” roles.
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