Children’s Book Writer (Volunteer) – 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 Volunteer Children’s Book Writers to contribute to MAP’s creative writing initiatives by developing stories that inspire, comfort, and empower young readers. These stories may be used in workshops, published anthologies, or as part of MAP’s literacy and mentoring programs. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with a passion for children’s literature and a commitment to uplifting underserved youth. Key Responsibilities Write original children’s stories that reflect MAP’s mission of hope, mentorship, and resilience Collaborate with MAP’s creative writing and education teams on story themes and formats Develop age-appropriate narratives for children ages 5–12, with diverse characters and inclusive themes Provide drafts and revisions in collaboration with editors and program staff Contribute to potential publications, readings, and literacy campaigns connected to MAP’s programs Support creative writing workshops by sharing insights into the writing process Requirements Strong background in creative writing, children’s literature, or storytelling Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate, and inclusive narratives Strong communication and collaboration skills Commitment to MAP’s mission and values Willingness to share work for use in nonprofit programming and literacy initiatives Preferred Skills Experience publishing children’s books, short stories, or educational materials Familiarity with themes of resilience, housing instability, or mentorship in storytelling Illustration experience (not required, but a plus for picture book projects) Experience teaching or mentoring youth in creative writing or literacy programs What You’ll Gain Opportunity to create meaningful stories for children experiencing instability Collaboration with a mission-driven team of educators, mentors, and writers Hands-on experience in nonprofit publishing and youth programming A chance to see your work published, performed, or shared through MAP’s platforms Letters of recommendation and professional references for future opportunities How to Apply Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a short writing sample (children’s story excerpt, manuscript, or creative work) to hr@mentorapromise.org along with a brief statement of interest. You may also apply directly here: Help us bring stories to life that give children hope, representation, and inspiration through the power of books. Seniority level Associate Employment type Volunteer Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Civic and Social Organizations Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mentor A Promise. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mentor A Promise
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