Mentor A Promise
HR Deputy Director (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise (MAP)
is a New York City nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability. Through mentorship, literacy development, enrichment programs, social‑emotional learning, creative expression, and community‑based innovation, MAP creates safe and empowering environments where young people can thrive.
The MAP Human Resources, Organizational Development & Strategic Governance Division oversees personnel systems, compliance, onboarding, workforce culture, training, policy development, and organizational structure across all MAP programs—MAP Roots, MAP Connect, PromisePress, Thread & Promise, PromisePlay, and more.
About the Role We are seeking a Human Resources Deputy Director to help lead and strengthen MAP’s people operations as we expand our volunteer‑driven workforce. This role supports the Director of Human Resources in overseeing HR systems, compliance, recruitment pipelines, onboarding, training, organizational policy development, and internal communication practices.
This is a leadership position requiring strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and a deep commitment to equity‑centered HR practices in a mission‑driven nonprofit environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support leadership in managing daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and personnel coordination.
Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, handbooks, workflow systems, and organizational standards.
Help oversee HRIS systems, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
Coordinate with division leads to ensure volunteer and staff needs are met across MAP programs.
Support performance improvement processes, role clarity updates, and internal communication systems.
Review resumes, conduct preliminary interview, and participate in candidate evaluations.
Support workplace culture initiatives focused on equity, trauma‑informed practice, accessibility, and inclusion.
Contribute to internal training (HR, compliance, onboarding, systems use, and organizational values).
Maintain clear documentation and track HR metrics (retention, placement, onboarding timelines, etc.).
Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance team on confidentiality, ethics, and risk mitigation protocols.
Check and respond to emails daily, with responses within 48 hours.
Take responsibility for performance improvement by integrating leadership feedback and proactively strengthening processes.
Qualifications
Experience in human resources, organizational development, nonprofit operations, or people management.
Strong understanding of HR systems, compliance principles, onboarding, and volunteer coordination.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
Organized, proactive, and comfortable coordinating across multiple teams and programs.
Commitment to equity, trauma‑informed practice, and culturally responsive HR approaches.
Bonus Skills (Not Required)
Knowledge of NYC/NYS labor and nonprofit HR frameworks.
Experience with HRIS, workflow systems, or data tracking.
Background in policy development or governance structures.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities (Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred).
Commitment
Volunteer role, 5–10 hours per week.
Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred.
Hybrid New York City and/or remote via Google Meet.
What You’ll Gain
Leadership experience in HR, organizational development, and nonprofit governance.
Opportunities to influence systems that support MAP’s mission, volunteers, and youth programs.
Collaboration with executive leadership, program directors, legal teams, and cross‑functional departments.
Professional development in HR strategy, equity‑centered practice, and organizational structure.
Letters of recommendation and professional references.
The fulfillment of helping build a strong, ethical, people‑centered foundation for a growing nonprofit.
Application Process Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief statement of interest to
hr@mentorapromise.org
with the subject line
Human Resources Deputy Director – Mentor A Promise . You may also apply directly here: https://forms.gle/ptgy2zBZXJB1q7GV8.
Location New York City and/or Remote via Google Meet.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Volunteer (Unpaid)
Job function Human Resources
Industries Civic and Social Organizations and Non‑profit Organizations
Lead with purpose — help build a human‑centered, ethical, and thriving organizational culture at Mentor A Promise.
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is a New York City nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability. Through mentorship, literacy development, enrichment programs, social‑emotional learning, creative expression, and community‑based innovation, MAP creates safe and empowering environments where young people can thrive.
The MAP Human Resources, Organizational Development & Strategic Governance Division oversees personnel systems, compliance, onboarding, workforce culture, training, policy development, and organizational structure across all MAP programs—MAP Roots, MAP Connect, PromisePress, Thread & Promise, PromisePlay, and more.
About the Role We are seeking a Human Resources Deputy Director to help lead and strengthen MAP’s people operations as we expand our volunteer‑driven workforce. This role supports the Director of Human Resources in overseeing HR systems, compliance, recruitment pipelines, onboarding, training, organizational policy development, and internal communication practices.
This is a leadership position requiring strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and a deep commitment to equity‑centered HR practices in a mission‑driven nonprofit environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support leadership in managing daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and personnel coordination.
Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, handbooks, workflow systems, and organizational standards.
Help oversee HRIS systems, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
Coordinate with division leads to ensure volunteer and staff needs are met across MAP programs.
Support performance improvement processes, role clarity updates, and internal communication systems.
Review resumes, conduct preliminary interview, and participate in candidate evaluations.
Support workplace culture initiatives focused on equity, trauma‑informed practice, accessibility, and inclusion.
Contribute to internal training (HR, compliance, onboarding, systems use, and organizational values).
Maintain clear documentation and track HR metrics (retention, placement, onboarding timelines, etc.).
Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance team on confidentiality, ethics, and risk mitigation protocols.
Check and respond to emails daily, with responses within 48 hours.
Take responsibility for performance improvement by integrating leadership feedback and proactively strengthening processes.
Qualifications
Experience in human resources, organizational development, nonprofit operations, or people management.
Strong understanding of HR systems, compliance principles, onboarding, and volunteer coordination.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
Organized, proactive, and comfortable coordinating across multiple teams and programs.
Commitment to equity, trauma‑informed practice, and culturally responsive HR approaches.
Bonus Skills (Not Required)
Knowledge of NYC/NYS labor and nonprofit HR frameworks.
Experience with HRIS, workflow systems, or data tracking.
Background in policy development or governance structures.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities (Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred).
Commitment
Volunteer role, 5–10 hours per week.
Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred.
Hybrid New York City and/or remote via Google Meet.
What You’ll Gain
Leadership experience in HR, organizational development, and nonprofit governance.
Opportunities to influence systems that support MAP’s mission, volunteers, and youth programs.
Collaboration with executive leadership, program directors, legal teams, and cross‑functional departments.
Professional development in HR strategy, equity‑centered practice, and organizational structure.
Letters of recommendation and professional references.
The fulfillment of helping build a strong, ethical, people‑centered foundation for a growing nonprofit.
Application Process Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief statement of interest to
hr@mentorapromise.org
with the subject line
Human Resources Deputy Director – Mentor A Promise . You may also apply directly here: https://forms.gle/ptgy2zBZXJB1q7GV8.
Location New York City and/or Remote via Google Meet.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Volunteer (Unpaid)
Job function Human Resources
Industries Civic and Social Organizations and Non‑profit Organizations
Lead with purpose — help build a human‑centered, ethical, and thriving organizational culture at Mentor A Promise.
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