About the company
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. The EF is not a company, or even a traditional non-profit. We do not control Ethereum, nor are we the only organization that funds critical development of Ethereum-related technologies. We are part of a large ecosystem of organizations, individuals, and companies that support Ethereum. Our mission is to do what is best for Ethereum’s long-term success. 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. Since 2014, EF has hosted Devcon, an annual 4-day conference which has become the oldest and most prominent event in the Ethereum community (and arguably the entire blockchain space). The event attracts developers, designers, researchers, creators, and others — many of whom are intrigued by cutting-edge technology, decentralization, privacy/security, free and open-source software, and the potential for Ethereum to change the world for the better. For a look at past Devcon editions and their speakers, see here: http://archive.devcon.org/. Devcon 7 (aka Devcon Southeast Asia) will take place this year in Bangkok between the dates of 12-15 November.
Job Summary
Core Responsibilities
📍Recruit high-impact talent globally: Manage the hiring pipeline from start to finish for various tech and non-tech roles (engineers, researchers, operations, community, and others) across continents with minimal supervision. Develop outreach strategies to hire mission-aligned candidates, prioritizing regions where Ethereum has relatively lower exposure. Work with leadership to define requirements, create job descriptions reflecting EF’s values, and oversee the selection process from start to finish. 📍Act as a steward for the EF’s culture in recruiting: Identify potential contributors who will thrive in our unconventional work environment. Ensure that candidates gain a clear (and sometimes subtle) insight into how we work. Convey our mission and principles transparently while evaluating not only skills but also alignment with our values and operational > 📍Take ownership over our talent recruitment strategy: Continuously refine our hiring and talent development to meet EF’s unique needs. Identify capability gaps and propose solutions, such as adopting new tools, establishing policies, or engaging new talent pools through initiatives like a recruiter roundtable. This may mean stepping into a team lead role and bringing on additional recruiters as our needs evolve. 📍Support departing EF Team Members in finding impactful new roles: Create processes to assist career transitions from the EF. This isn’t typical HR offboarding; it’s strategic, high-touch outplacement to help talented individuals secure roles contributing to Ethereum’s future.
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Attributes)
📍International hiring experience is essential in both technical and non-technical talent, demonstrating the ability to engage talent from various regions beyond the Western tech world, such as Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Africa. The ability to build networks in new communities will be essential to successfully expanding Ethereum’s talent network in rapidly growing areas. Multilingual ability or experience living/working abroad are a plus. 📍Intuitive understanding of Ethereum’s ethos and the broader Web3 community. You understand how a mission-driven foundation like EF operates differently from a traditional tech company, and you find this appealing. You can recognize the personalities and motivations that thrive in a public goods, open-source environment compared to a corporate setting.
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