Strategic Projects Lead

Job Description:

Strategic Projects Lead

Remote (Global)

About the Ethereum Foundation

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. Our role is to allocate resources to critical projects, to be a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and to advocate for Ethereum to the outside world.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Strategic Projects Lead to directly support the President of the Board. In this role, you’ll drive the strategic planning and execution of high-leverage initiatives in education, communications, and institutional relationships. You’ll help steward Ethereum’s public voice and global impact by coordinating projects, people, and partnerships in a fast-evolving environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and relationship management.

Core responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of initiatives in education, communications, and institutional relationships, translating the President’s vision into action
• Work with a small team and ad-hoc contributors, in a fast-changing environment with shifting priorities
• Identify and build relationships with partners who are positioned to amplify and advance Ethereum’s values globally
• Support executive communications and decision-making, helping the President stay informed and effective across diverse initiatives

About you

• You are resourceful and adaptable. You turn ideas into action through strategic thinking and a strong execution mindset.
• You are optimistic and future-focused, always seeking possibilities and progress, even when navigating uncertainty or setbacks.
• You are a skilled written and verbal communicator, able to communicate on behalf of the President with clarity and impact, bringing internal and external stakeholders in alignment.
• You are a reliable, proactive, and trustworthy leader. You are able to anticipate needs and make progress without constant oversight.
• You are motivated by mission, seeking to work alongside others pursuing a shared vision for a better future.

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with leadership teams and executives (in Chief of Staff, executive operations, strategic advisory, consulting, or project management roles)
• Proven ability to design and lead diverse projects in collaboration with contributors from various teams, backgrounds, and areas of expertise
• Demonstrated success building and managing relationships with high-level stakeholders across different organizations, sectors, and geographies
• Strong familiarity with modern workflow and collaboration tools, including Notion, Discord, Google Docs, Airtable, Zoom, Telegram, Signal, and AI tools
• Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the web3 industry or the Ethereum ecosystem is a strong plus.

- Full-time position, reporting directly to the President of the Board
- Fully remote, with flexible work hours
- Occasional international travel required

Please submit your application by June 30, 2025.