Job Description

Deputy Director of Human Resources (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 Deputy Director of Human Resources (Volunteer) to work alongside MAP’s Director of HR in overseeing all aspects of volunteer and staff management. This role will take on leadership responsibilities in recruitment, training, compliance, and organizational culture while serving as a thought partner to the Director.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, people-focused leader who thrives on building systems that empower diverse teams and who believes HR can drive culture and mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of HR to oversee HR strategy and daily operations
• Lead recruitment initiatives, including job postings, candidate screening, and interviews
• Oversee onboarding and training programs to ensure consistency and mission alignment
• Maintain HR systems, records, and compliance with nonprofit standards
• Develop policies and procedures that promote equity, inclusion, and accountability
• Support volunteer engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives
• Provide guidance on conflict resolution, staff support, and performance management
• Supervise HR volunteers or interns, delegating tasks and ensuring quality outcomes
• Report regularly to leadership on HR metrics, staffing needs, and organizational culture

Requirements

• Significant experience in human resources, nonprofit administration, or volunteer management
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Familiarity with HR systems, compliance, and labor laws (nonprofit preferred)
• Strategic thinking and ability to design and implement effective processes
• Commitment to mission-driven work and building equitable, supportive cultures

Preferred Skills

• Background in nonprofit HR or volunteer-led organizations
• Experience supervising staff or leading HR teams
• Knowledge of DEI practices, nonprofit labor regulations, and HR compliance
• Familiarity with HR software or management tools

What You’ll Gain

• Senior-level leadership experience in HR for a growing nonprofit
• The opportunity to shape MAP’s HR policies and people strategy
• Collaboration with an experienced, mission-driven leadership team
• Professional development in HR leadership and nonprofit operations
• Letters of recommendation and professional references for future opportunities

How to Apply

Please send your resume and LinkedIn profile to hr@mentorapromise.org along with a brief statement of interest.

You may also apply directly here:

Help us build the human resources systems and culture that sustain MAP’s promise of mentorship, education, and hope for NYC youth.

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