Mentor A Promise
Director – MAP Research
Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location: Remote and/or New York City
Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, literacy development, and creative expression, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive. MAP Research is the knowledge and innovation hub of our organization. It gathers data, analyzes trends, and generates insights that strengthen our programs, inform advocacy, and advance solutions for children and families experiencing housing instability. Through rigorous research, MAP Research ensures that every decision we make is evidence-driven and aligned with the needs of the communities we serve. Role Overview
The Director of MAP Research will lead the strategy, design, and implementation of MAP’s research agenda. This role will be responsible for overseeing data collection, analysis, and dissemination, ensuring research directly informs program improvement, policy engagement, and organizational growth. The Director will collaborate with program directors, mentors, and external partners to generate actionable insights, build systems for monitoring outcomes, and publish findings that highlight the challenges and successes of students and families navigating housing instability. Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead MAP’s organizational research strategy and annual research agenda Oversee collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from MAP programs Design evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and student outcomes Collaborate with program leaders (MAP Connect, MAP Roots, and others) to align research with program needs Produce reports, policy briefs, and presentations that communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences Ensure research supports grant writing, advocacy efforts, and external partnerships Supervise volunteers, interns, and fellows engaged in research and data analysis Maintain ethical standards in research, including confidentiality and data integrity Check and respond to emails daily; ensure all responses are provided within 48 hours Take responsibility for performance improvement by using research findings to recommend and implement organizational improvements Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, sociology, public policy, social work, psychology, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required) Experience leading or contributing to research projects or evaluation initiatives, ideally in the nonprofit or education sector Strong analytical skills with proficiency in qualitative and/or quantitative methods Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for practitioners and policymakers Excellent communication and writing skills for professional and public audiences Experience supervising or collaborating with teams, volunteers, or interns a plus Familiarity with housing instability, education equity, or youth development is a significant asset Commitment to equity, inclusion, and amplifying the voices of underserved communities Commitment
Volunteer leadership role requiring approximately 5–10 hours per week Minimum 6-month commitment preferred Remote-first, with opportunities for in-person collaboration in New York City What You Will Gain
Leadership experience in shaping the research and evaluation arm of a mission-driven nonprofit Opportunities to publish and present findings that influence practice and policy Collaboration with a dedicated team of educators, mentors, and community partners Professional growth through mentorship, references, and leadership development The chance to advance equity and opportunity for children and youth experiencing housing instability Application Process
Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to hr@mentorapromise.org with the subject line Director – MAP Research. You may also apply directly here: https://forms.gle/ptgy2zBZXJB1q7GV8 Help lead MAP Research to turn data into action, insight into impact, and knowledge into opportunity for New York City’s most resilient youth.
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, literacy development, and creative expression, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive. MAP Research is the knowledge and innovation hub of our organization. It gathers data, analyzes trends, and generates insights that strengthen our programs, inform advocacy, and advance solutions for children and families experiencing housing instability. Through rigorous research, MAP Research ensures that every decision we make is evidence-driven and aligned with the needs of the communities we serve. Role Overview
The Director of MAP Research will lead the strategy, design, and implementation of MAP’s research agenda. This role will be responsible for overseeing data collection, analysis, and dissemination, ensuring research directly informs program improvement, policy engagement, and organizational growth. The Director will collaborate with program directors, mentors, and external partners to generate actionable insights, build systems for monitoring outcomes, and publish findings that highlight the challenges and successes of students and families navigating housing instability. Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead MAP’s organizational research strategy and annual research agenda Oversee collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from MAP programs Design evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and student outcomes Collaborate with program leaders (MAP Connect, MAP Roots, and others) to align research with program needs Produce reports, policy briefs, and presentations that communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences Ensure research supports grant writing, advocacy efforts, and external partnerships Supervise volunteers, interns, and fellows engaged in research and data analysis Maintain ethical standards in research, including confidentiality and data integrity Check and respond to emails daily; ensure all responses are provided within 48 hours Take responsibility for performance improvement by using research findings to recommend and implement organizational improvements Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, sociology, public policy, social work, psychology, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required) Experience leading or contributing to research projects or evaluation initiatives, ideally in the nonprofit or education sector Strong analytical skills with proficiency in qualitative and/or quantitative methods Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for practitioners and policymakers Excellent communication and writing skills for professional and public audiences Experience supervising or collaborating with teams, volunteers, or interns a plus Familiarity with housing instability, education equity, or youth development is a significant asset Commitment to equity, inclusion, and amplifying the voices of underserved communities Commitment
Volunteer leadership role requiring approximately 5–10 hours per week Minimum 6-month commitment preferred Remote-first, with opportunities for in-person collaboration in New York City What You Will Gain
Leadership experience in shaping the research and evaluation arm of a mission-driven nonprofit Opportunities to publish and present findings that influence practice and policy Collaboration with a dedicated team of educators, mentors, and community partners Professional growth through mentorship, references, and leadership development The chance to advance equity and opportunity for children and youth experiencing housing instability Application Process
Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to hr@mentorapromise.org with the subject line Director – MAP Research. You may also apply directly here: https://forms.gle/ptgy2zBZXJB1q7GV8 Help lead MAP Research to turn data into action, insight into impact, and knowledge into opportunity for New York City’s most resilient youth.