Strategic Projects Lead

Ethereum Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ethereum Foundation is seeking a Strategic Projects Lead to work directly with the President of the Board. This full-time, remote position involves driving strategic planning and executing high-leverage initiatives in education and communications, while managing relationships across the sector. Ideal candidates will have extensive leadership experience and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with leadership teams and executives.
• Proven ability to design and lead projects with diverse teams.
• Success in building relationships with high-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of initiatives in education and communications.
• Identify and build relationships with partners.
• Support executive communications and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Communication

Relationship Management

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Tools

Notion

Discord

Google Docs

Airtable

Zoom

Telegram

Signal

AI tools

Job description

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.