Data Team Lead (Volunteer or Senior Volunteer)

Data Team Lead (Volunteer or Senior Volunteer) Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP) Division Data, Evaluation and Impact Location Remote via Google Meet and/or New York City (as needed) Type Volunteer (Unpaid) or Senior Volunteer About Mentor A Promise Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability. Through mentorship, education, social-emotional learning, creative expression, and community-based programming, MAP combines care with accountability—using data ethically to understand impact and improve outcomes. MAP’s data work prioritizes privacy, dignity, and purpose . Data exists to serve people, not the other way around. Purpose of the Role The Data Team Lead oversees MAP’s volunteer data team and supports the collection, organization, analysis, and ethical use of data across programs. This role ensures that data practices are thoughtful, compliant, and useful—helping MAP evaluate impact, inform decision-making, and communicate outcomes clearly. The Data Team Lead works closely with program, leadership, and governance teams to align data strategy with mission and privacy standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate MAP’s volunteer data and evaluation team Support development of data collection tools and impact metrics Ensure data practices align with privacy, consent, and governance standards Collaborate with Program, SEL, Advancement, and Leadership teams Translate data into clear insights, dashboards, or summaries for stakeholders Support reporting for grants, donors, and internal planning Maintain documentation, data workflows, and version control Promote ethical, trauma-informed, and youth-centered data practices Participate in planning meetings, reviews, and feedback cycles Check and respond to emails daily, with responses within 48 hours Qualifications Experience in data analysis, evaluation, research, or data management Ability to lead, coordinate, and mentor volunteer contributors Strong understanding of data ethics, privacy, and responsible use Comfort working with spreadsheets, dashboards, or data tools Ability to translate data into accessible insights Strong communication and organizational skills Commitment to mission-driven, equity-centered work Bonus (Not Required) Experience in nonprofit evaluation or social impact measurement Familiarity with education, SEL, or youth-serving programs Experience with tools such as Google Sheets, Airtable, Excel, or BI dashboards Background in research, statistics, or program evaluation Commitment 5–10 hours per week Minimum 6-month commitment preferred Remote collaboration with optional NYC-based participation What You’ll Gain Leadership experience overseeing a mission-driven data team Portfolio-relevant impact and evaluation work Collaboration with executive leadership and program teams Professional references and letters of recommendation The opportunity to help data strengthen care, accountability, and learning How to Apply Please submit Resume Short written summary (2–4 paragraphs) describing your data experience, leadership approach, and availability Email materials to View email address on click.appcast.io Subject Line: Data Team Lead – Mentor A Promise Or apply directly here Lead with integrity. Use data to illuminate impact—never to obscure humanity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mentor A Promise