Grants Manager (DeFi / Web3)

Rockstar is recruiting for a decentralized finance platform that is dedicated to growing and supporting a global community. Our client is a leader in the DeFi space, aiming to innovate and maintain public infrastructure for the Internet and financial system. Their focus is on creating education, community support, and strategic initiatives that empower developers, researchers, and governance contributors to advance their ecosystem. This remote-first organization is passionate about driving accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in decentralized finance.

About the Role:

As a Grants Manager, this role will support the launch and maintenance of grant initiatives. The Grants Manager will work closely with the Grants Lead and Workstream Leads, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously with a focus on operational efficiency and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Grant Initiatives: Assist in launching, managing, and scaling grant initiatives in line with the strategic vision.
• Operational Efficiency: Develop and implement streamlined processes for grants application, approval, and management.
• Clear Communication: Ensure clear communication of expectations, guidelines, and feedback with grantees and internal teams.
• Entrepreneurial Execution: Identify and execute opportunities to enhance and expand grant programs.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Align grant initiatives with the client’s ecosystem goals.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain accuracy, compliance, and alignment with the organization's mission.
• KPI Monitoring: Track and report on KPIs related to grant initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in grant management, management consulting, operations, or as a founder.
• Operational Skills: Strong ability to develop and manage efficient processes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to launch and scale multiple initiatives effectively.
• Multi-initiative Management: Experience managing several initiatives at once.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong ability to work cross-functionally.
• DeFi Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of the crypto, DeFi, and decentralized finance landscape.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with open-source development.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment.

Benefits:

• Fully covered healthcare
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous parental leave